Hyospathe macrorhachis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1940
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 34 (1940)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216168
Common Names
- Macrorhachis Hyospathe
- Hyospathe macrorhachis
- Macrorhachis Hyospathe Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Hyospathe macrorhachis (also called Macrorhachis Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm in the family Arecaceae. It is native to India and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Hyospathe macrorhachis 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
Hyospathe macrorhachis has small, yellow flowers that bloom in the spring. The seeds are small and dark brown, and the seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Hyospathe macrorhachis can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.
Where to Find Hyospathe macrorhachis
Hyospathe macrorhachis is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Hyospathe macrorhachis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Hyospathe macrorhachis?
Hyospathe macrorhachis
What is the common name of Hyospathe macrorhachis?
Large-Stemmed Palm
What is the natural habitat of Hyospathe macrorhachis?
Tropical forests of Peru
Species in the Hyospathe genus
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-101305: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.