Status:
valid
Authors:
Petoe & W.J.Baker
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(1)-17: 3 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316608
Common Names
- Hydriastele apetiolata
- Apetiolata Palm
- Apetiolata Hydriastele
Description
Hydriastele apetiolata (also called Palas palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hydriastele apetiolata is used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products, as well as for fuel and construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydriastele apetiolata is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydriastele apetiolata is a slow-growing palm that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the clump. It prefers a well-drained, sandy soil and full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant once established, but will benefit from regular watering during dry periods. Fertilize in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Hydriastele apetiolata
Hydriastele apetiolata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hydriastele apetiolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydriastele apetiolata?
Hydriastele apetiolata
What is the common name of Hydriastele apetiolata?
Apetiolata Hydriastele
What is the family of Hydriastele apetiolata?
Arecaceae
Species in the Hydriastele genus
Hydriastele aprica,
Hydriastele beguinii,
Hydriastele costata,
Hydriastele cylindrocarpa,
Hydriastele dransfieldii,
Hydriastele flabellata,
Hydriastele gibbsiana,
Hydriastele hombronii,
Hydriastele kasesa,
Hydriastele kjellbergii,
Hydriastele ledermanniana,
Hydriastele longispatha,
Hydriastele lurida,
Hydriastele macrospadix,
Hydriastele manusii,
Hydriastele microcarpa,
Hydriastele moluccana,
Hydriastele montana,
Hydriastele nannostachys,
Hydriastele oxypetala,
Hydriastele palauensis,
Hydriastele pinangoides,
Hydriastele procera,
Hydriastele ramsayi,
Hydriastele rheophytica,
Hydriastele sarasinorum,
Hydriastele selebica,
Hydriastele variabilis,
Hydriastele vitiensis,
Hydriastele wendlandiana,
Hydriastele boumae,
Hydriastele apetiolata,
Hydriastele biakensis,
Hydriastele calcicola,
Hydriastele divaricata,
Hydriastele lanata,
Hydriastele simbiakii,
Hydriastele splendida,
Hydriastele wosimiensis,
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
Peter Petoe: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Petoe' in the authors string.