Korthalsia concolor - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concolor
ID:
222083
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 15: 736 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221412
Common Names
- Korthalsia concolor
- Concolor Korthalsia
- Concolor Korthalsia Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Korthalsia concolor (also called Uniform Korthalsia, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It has a dense crown of pinnate leaves up to 2.5 m long, each leaf with up to 100 leaflets. It grows in rainforest and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Korthalsia concolor is used as an ornamental plant and can be grown in gardens and containers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Korthalsia concolor has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Korthalsia concolor is a tropical shrub that can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature stems and placed in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Korthalsia concolor
Korthalsia concolor is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.
Korthalsia concolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Korthalsia concolor?
Korthalsia concolor
What type of plant is Korthalsia concolor?
Korthalsia concolor is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae.
Where is Korthalsia concolor found?
Korthalsia concolor is found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.
Species in the Korthalsia genus
Korthalsia angustifolia, Korthalsia bejaudii, Korthalsia brassii, Korthalsia celebica, Korthalsia cheb, Korthalsia concolor, Korthalsia debilis, Korthalsia echinometra, Korthalsia ferox, Korthalsia flagellaris, Korthalsia furcata, Korthalsia furtadoana, Korthalsia hispida, Korthalsia jala, Korthalsia junghuhnii, Korthalsia laciniosa, Korthalsia lanceolata, Korthalsia merrillii, Korthalsia paucijuga, Korthalsia rigida, Korthalsia robusta, Korthalsia rogersii, Korthalsia rostrata, Korthalsia scaphigeroides, Korthalsia scortechinii, Korthalsia tenuissima, Korthalsia zippelii, Korthalsia minor,
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-106375: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.