Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
elmeri
ID:
982674

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 2: 646 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982012

Common Names

  • Elmer's Heterospathe
  • Elmer False Palm
  • Elmer's False Palm

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Description

Heterospathe elmeri (also called Elmer's Heterospathe, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, solitary palm with a slender trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforests, riverbanks, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Heterospathe elmeri is a popular ornamental plant, used for its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Heterospathe elmeri has small, white flowers that are arranged in an umbel. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterospathe elmeri is a small, evergreen shrub that grows up to 1.5m in height. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It prefers full sun or partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a warm, moist environment. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-drained potting mix.

Where to Find Heterospathe elmeri

Heterospathe elmeri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.

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-98859: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.