Hydriastele beguinii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
beguinii
ID:
216555
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) W.J.Baker & Loo
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 62 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215884
Common Names
- Hydriastele beguinii
- Palm Lily
- Lily Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hydriastele beguinii (also called Beguinii Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, typically in areas with high humidity and rainfall.
Uses & Benefits
Hydriastele beguinii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Hydriastele beguinii is a white to pale yellow inflorescence with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a single, small leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hydriastele beguinii is a tropical epiphyte native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by stem cuttings or by division of the root ball. It prefers bright, indirect light and evenly moist soil. It can be grown in a potting mix of equal parts peat moss, perlite, and bark chips.
Where to Find Hydriastele beguinii
Hydriastele beguinii is native to the island of New Guinea.
Hydriastele beguinii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydriastele beguinii?
Hydriastele beguinii
What is the natural habitat of Hydriastele beguinii?
It is found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.
What are the common names of Hydriastele beguinii?
It is commonly known as Beguinii Ant Plant.
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101023: Based on the initial data import
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Adrian H.B. Loo: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loo' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.