Status:
valid
Authors:
Heatubun, Petoe & W.J.Baker
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 73(1)-18: 3 (2018)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316611
Common Names
- Hydriastele divaricata
- Divaricate Hydriastele
- Divaricate Palm
Description
Hydriastele divaricata (also called Divaricata 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 divaricata 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 divaricata is a small yellow flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hydriastele divaricata 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 divaricata
Hydriastele divaricata is native to Australia and can be found in the states of New South Wales and Queensland.
Hydriastele divaricata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hydriastele divaricata?
Hydriastele divaricata
What is the common name of Hydriastele divaricata?
Divaricata Hydriastele
What is the family of Hydriastele divaricata?
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.