Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
frontinensis
ID:
444776

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Amer. J. Bot. 91: 963 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000444108

Common Names

  • Hyospathe frontinensis
  • Frontin's hyospathe
  • Hyospathe

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Description

Hyospathe frontinensis (also called Frontin Hyospathe, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It can grow up to 3 meters tall and has small white flowers. Its native habitat is in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Hyospathe frontinensis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomach pain. It is also used as a food flavoring and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hyospathe frontinensis is small, yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, yellow nut with a hard shell. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyospathe frontinensis is an evergreen shrub native to New Caledonia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil in a sheltered, sunny position. Propagation is by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Hyospathe frontinensis

Hyospathe frontinensis is native to South America.

Hyospathe frontinensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyospathe frontinensis?

Hyospathe frontinensis

What is the common name of Hyospathe frontinensis?

Frontin Palm

What is the natural habitat of Hyospathe frontinensis?

Tropical rainforest

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-249497: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.