Cyrtostachys loriae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loriae
ID:
936906
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1905
Citation Micro:
Webbia 1: 303 (1905)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000936244
Common Names
- Cyrtostachys loriae
- Loriae Palm
- Loriae Cycad
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Cyrtostachys loriae (also called Loria's Lipstick Palm, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Araceae. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is a perennial herb with a creeping rhizome and long-stalked, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It grows in moist, shady places in lowland and montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Cyrtostachys loriae is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Cyrtostachys loriae has a flower that is purple and tubular in shape, with a yellow throat. Its seeds are small, black and round, and its seedlings are slender and purple-green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cyrtostachys loriae is an epiphytic palm native to Madagascar. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The plant should be grown in a well-draining, slightly acidic soil mix that is high in organic matter. Water the plant regularly, allowing the soil to dry out slightly between waterings. Propagate by division or by seed.
Where to Find Cyrtostachys loriae
Cyrtostachys loriae is found in tropical Asia, from India to China and Japan.
Species in the Cyrtostachys genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-54910: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.