Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
forsteriana
ID:
215958

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Malesia 1: 66 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215287

Common Names

  • Howea forsteriana
  • Forster's Kentia Palm
  • Forster's Kentia Palms

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Synonyms

  • Kentia forsteriana F.Muell. & H.Wendl. [deprecated]

Description

Howea forsteriana (also called Kentia Palm, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen palm native to Lord Howe Island. It has small, white flowers with five petals and linear leaves. It grows in moist, sandy soils in open woodlands, fields, and roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Howea forsteriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has attractive foliage and flowers, making it an attractive addition to any garden. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Howea forsteriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers and a five-lobed corolla. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small, with oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Howea forsteriana is a low-growing, spreading perennial that is native to the southeastern United States. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps in the spring or by seed. Seeds should be sown in the fall or early spring.

Where to Find Howea forsteriana

Howea forsteriana can be found in the Lord Howe Island, Australia.

Howea forsteriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Howea forsteriana?

Howea forsteriana

What is the common name of Howea forsteriana?

Kentia palm

What is the family of Howea forsteriana?

Arecaceae

Species in the Howea 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-100448: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.