Heterospathe califrons - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
califrons
ID:
442397
Status:
valid
Authors:
Fernando
Source:
wcs
Year:
2001
Citation Micro:
Palms 45: 118 (2001)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000441729
Common Names
- Heterospathe califrons
- Califrons Heterospathe
- Heterospathe Califrons
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterospathe califrons (also called California Heterospathe, among many other common names) is an evergreen tree that is native to the Philippines. It has leathery, glossy leaves that are oblong to elliptic in shape and are about 2-4 cm long. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, and prefers moist soils.
Uses & Benefits
Heterospathe califrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterospathe califrons has small, yellow flowers with red centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with thin stems and small, light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterospathe califrons is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a wide range of soils. It is best propagated from seed, which should be sown in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from cuttings taken in late summer or early autumn.
Where to Find Heterospathe califrons
Heterospathe califrons is native to South America and can be found in wetland habitats such as marshes, swamps, and ponds.
Heterospathe califrons FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterospathe califrons?
Heterospathe califrons
What is the common name of Heterospathe califrons?
Californian palm
What is the natural habitat of Heterospathe califrons?
It is found in moist forests and disturbed areas in the Andes of Colombia and Ecuador
Species in the Heterospathe genus
Heterospathe califrons, Heterospathe longipes, Heterospathe compsoclada, Heterospathe pullenii, Heterospathe annectens, Heterospathe arfakiana, Heterospathe brevicaulis, Heterospathe cagayanensis, Heterospathe dransfieldii, Heterospathe elata, Heterospathe elegans, Heterospathe elmeri, Heterospathe glauca, Heterospathe intermedia, Heterospathe kajewskii, Heterospathe ledermanniana, Heterospathe lepidota, Heterospathe macgregorii, Heterospathe minor, Heterospathe muelleriana, Heterospathe negrosensis, Heterospathe obriensis, Heterospathe parviflora, Heterospathe philippinensis, Heterospathe phillipsii, Heterospathe pilosa, Heterospathe pulchra, Heterospathe ramulosa, Heterospathe salomonensis, Heterospathe scitula, Heterospathe sensisi, Heterospathe sibuyanensis, Heterospathe sphaerocarpa, Heterospathe trispatha, Heterospathe uniformis, Heterospathe woodfordiana, Heterospathe barfodii, Heterospathe porcata, Heterospathe fernandoi,
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-249001: Based on the initial data import
Edwino S. Fernando (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fernando' in the authors string.