Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
reptans
ID:
216965

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1908

Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 2: 151 (1908)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216294

Common Names

  • Hyphaene reptans
  • Reptans Doum Palm
  • African Doum Palm

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Description

Hyphaene reptans (also called Creeping 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 reptans is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever and headaches. It is also used as a source of food, timber, and fuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyphaene reptans 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 reptans is a small, deciduous tree that can grow up to 5 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 reptans

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

Hyphaene reptans FAQ

What is the common name of Hyphaene reptans?

Climbing fan palm

What is the natural habitat of Hyphaene reptans?

It is found in dry savannas and woodlands in Africa

What is the average height of Hyphaene reptans?

It can reach up to 5 meters in height

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,

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