Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1886
Citation Micro:
Malesia 3: 106 (1886)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217376
Common Names
- Iguanura palmuncula
- Palmuncula Iguanura
- Iguanura Palmu
Description
Iguanura palmuncula (also called Palm-like Iguanura, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub or small tree with white flowers and yellow fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical and subtropical forests. It is often found in secondary forests, disturbed areas and along roadsides.
Uses & Benefits
Iguanura palmuncula has been used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Iguanura palmuncula var. palmuncula
Iguanura palmuncula var. magna Kiew
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Iguanura palmuncula has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have round leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Iguanura palmuncula is a terrestrial orchid native to Malaysia and Thailand. It prefers a shady, humid environment and can be propagated by division or seed. It requires well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. It should be fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Iguanura palmuncula
Iguanura palmuncula is native to India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka and can be found in moist forests, grasslands, and scrublands.
Iguanura palmuncula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Iguanura palmuncula?
Iguanura palmuncula
What is the family of Iguanura palmuncula?
Araliaceae
What is the native range of Iguanura palmuncula?
India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia
Species in the Iguanura genus
Iguanura ambigua,
Iguanura asli,
Iguanura belumensis,
Iguanura bicornis,
Iguanura borneensis,
Iguanura chaiana,
Iguanura corniculata,
Iguanura curvata,
Iguanura divergens,
Iguanura elegans,
Iguanura geonomiformis,
Iguanura humilis,
Iguanura kelantanensis,
Iguanura leucocarpa,
Iguanura macrostachya,
Iguanura melinauensis,
Iguanura minor,
Iguanura mirabilis,
Iguanura myochodoides,
Iguanura palmuncula,
Iguanura parvula,
Iguanura perdana,
Iguanura piahensis,
Iguanura polymorpha,
Iguanura prolifera,
Iguanura remotiflora,
Iguanura sanderiana,
Iguanura speciosa,
Iguanura tenuis,
Iguanura thalangensis,
Iguanura wallichiana,
Iguanura cemurung,
Iguanura diffusa,
Iguanura namsabiensis,
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,