Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 6: 70 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216155
Common Names
- Vaughan's Hyophorbe
- Hyophorbe vaughanii
- Vaughan's Bottle Palm
Description
Hyophorbe vaughanii (also called Vaughn's Hyophorbe, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Africa. It has thin, bright green leaves and grows in clumps. It is found in grasslands, savannas, and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Hyophorbe vaughanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Hyophorbe vaughanii has small white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Hyophorbe vaughanii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. When propagating from seed, sow the seeds in a well-drained soil mix and keep the temperature between 18-22°C (64-72°F). When propagating from cuttings, take a cutting from a mature plant and place it in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cutting in a warm and humid environment and water it regularly.
Where to Find Hyophorbe vaughanii
Hyophorbe vaughanii can be found in the Mascarene Islands in the Indian Ocean.
Hyophorbe vaughanii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyophorbe vaughanii?
Hyophorbe vaughanii
What is the common name of Hyophorbe vaughanii?
Spindle Palm
What is the natural habitat of Hyophorbe vaughanii?
Tropical forests of Mauritius
Species in the Hyophorbe genus
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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,