Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
variabilis
ID:
216600

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Becc.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 483 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215929

Common Names

  • Hydriastele variabilis
  • Variabilis Ant Plant
  • Variable Ant Plant

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Description

Hydriastele variabilis (also called Variable Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Solomon Islands. It grows in lowland tropical rainforests and is a common understory plant.

Uses & Benefits

Hydriastele variabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydriastele variabilis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, oval-shaped seedlings with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydriastele variabilis is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers well-drained, sandy soil and full sun. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, and can be grown in a wide range of climates.

Where to Find Hydriastele variabilis

Hydriastele variabilis can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Hydriastele variabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydriastele variabilis?

Hydriastele variabilis

What is the common name of Hydriastele variabilis?

Variabilis Palm

What are the characteristics of Hydriastele variabilis?

Hydriastele variabilis is a small to medium-sized, single-stemmed palm with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 leaves.

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-101065: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.