Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
canterburyana
ID:
981695

Status:
valid

Authors:
(C.Moore & F.Muell.) H.Wendl. & Drude

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 39: 204 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000981033

Common Names

  • Hedyscepe canterburyana
  • Canterbury Palm
  • Kentia Palm

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Description

Hedyscepe canterburyana (also called Canterbury Palm, among many other common names) is a small, palm-like tree with large, white flowers. It is native to Australia and grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hedyscepe canterburyana has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and pain. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hedyscepe canterburyana has white flowers with yellow centers and black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hedyscepe canterburyana can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil. Both methods should be done in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Hedyscepe canterburyana

Hedyscepe canterburyana can be found in Australia.

Species in the Hedyscepe genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-97875: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.