Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
dransfieldii
ID:
216565

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hambali, Maturb., Wanggai & W.J.Baker) W.J.Baker & Loo

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 64 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215894

Common Names

  • Hydriastele dransfieldii
  • Palm Lily
  • Lily Palm

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Description

Hydriastele dransfieldii (also called Dransfield's 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 dransfieldii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydriastele dransfieldii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydriastele dransfieldii 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 dransfieldii

Hydriastele dransfieldii is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Hydriastele dransfieldii FAQ

What is the common name of Hydriastele dransfieldii?

Dransfieldii Palm

What is the growth rate of Hydriastele dransfieldii?

Moderate

What is the light requirement of Hydriastele dransfieldii?

Bright Indirect Light

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-101032: 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.
Gregori G. Hambali: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hambali' in the authors string.
Rudi A. Maturbongs: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Maturb.' in the authors string.
Jack Wanggai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wanggai' in the authors string.