Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
biakensis
ID:
1304155

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & Heatubun

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 56: 144 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316609

Common Names

  • Hydriastele biakensis
  • Biakensis Palm
  • Biakensis Hydriastele

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Description

Hydriastele biakensis (also called Biakensis Hydriastele, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the island of Borneo. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 6 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It grows in lowland rainforest and swamp forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hydriastele biakensis 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 biakensis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydriastele biakensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a separate pot.

Where to Find Hydriastele biakensis

Hydriastele biakensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of North Maluku.

Hydriastele biakensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydriastele biakensis?

Hydriastele biakensis

What is the common name of Hydriastele biakensis?

Biakensis Hydriastele

What is the family of Hydriastele biakensis?

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

William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Charlie Danny Heatubun (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heatubun' in the authors string.