Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
petersiana
ID:
216957

Status:
valid

Authors:
Klotzsch ex Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 3(ed. 2): 227 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216286

Common Names

  • Hyphaene petersiana
  • Petersiana Doum Palm
  • African Doum Palm

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Synonyms

  • Hyphaene multiformis plagiosperma Dammer ex Becc. [illegitimate]
  • Hyphaene benguelensis plagiocarpa (Dammer) Furtado [valid]

Description

Hyphaene petersiana (also called Peters' fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar. It grows in dry deciduous forests and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Hyphaene petersiana is used as a source of timber and for fuelwood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyphaene petersiana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon and two small, pointed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyphaene petersiana is a medium-sized, deciduous tree that can grow up to 10 m tall. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Hyphaene petersiana

Hyphaene petersiana is native to the dry savannas of East Africa, from Ethiopia to Tanzania.

Hyphaene petersiana FAQ

What are the common names of Hyphaene petersiana?

African doum palm, doum palm, gingerbread palm

Where is Hyphaene petersiana native to?

East Africa

What is the growth rate of Hyphaene petersiana?

Slow

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-101418: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Johann Friedrich Klotzsch (1805-1860): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Klotzsch' in the authors string.