Heterospathe longipes - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longipes
ID:
796631
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.E.Moore) Norup
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Novon 15: 456 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000795964
Common Names
- Heterospathe longipes
- Long-petiole Palm
- Long-petiole Areca Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Heterospathe longipes (also called Long-stalked Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to the Philippines. It has yellow flowers and grows in moist areas, such as near streams and in forests.
Uses & Benefits
Heterospathe longipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin diseases and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Heterospathe longipes has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have oval-shaped leaves with pointed tips.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Heterospathe longipes is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Heterospathe longipes
Heterospathe longipes can be found in the tropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Heterospathe longipes FAQ
What is the scientific name of Heterospathe longipes?
Heterospathe longipes
What is the common name of Heterospathe longipes?
Long-stalked Heterospathe
Where is Heterospathe longipes native to?
India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines
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-334490: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.
Maria Vibe Norup: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Norup' in the authors string.