Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
philippinensis
ID:
982692

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci., C 4: 610 (1909)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000982030

Common Names

  • Philippines Heterospathe
  • Philippines False Palm
  • Philippines-leaved False Palm

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Description

Heterospathe philippinensis (also called Philippine Palm, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small, unbranched palm with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to the Philippines, and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Heterospathe philippinensis 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

The flower of Heterospathe philippinensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a hard outer shell. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Heterospathe philippinensis can be propagated through seed or vegetative propagation. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into larger pots and given plenty of light and water. Vegetative propagation can be done by taking stem cuttings and rooting them in a moist soil mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have developed roots.

Where to Find Heterospathe philippinensis

Heterospathe philippinensis is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, 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-98875: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.