Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
jala
ID:
222096

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Dransf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 36: 183 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221425

Common Names

  • Korthalsia jala
  • Jala Korthalsia
  • Jala Korthalsia Tree

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Description

Korthalsia jala (also called 'Jala Korthalsia', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is a small, clustering palm with a slender, solitary trunk. It grows in tropical rainforest and is found near the sea in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Korthalsia jala 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 jala 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Korthalsia jala is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. For seeds, sow them in a well-draining soil mix and keep them moist. For cuttings, take a stem cutting and place it in a moist soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting should root in a few weeks.

Where to Find Korthalsia jala

Korthalsia jala can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.

Korthalsia jala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Korthalsia jala?

Korthalsia jala

What type of plant is Korthalsia jala?

Korthalsia jala is a species of flowering plant in the family Annonaceae.

Where is Korthalsia jala found?

Korthalsia jala is found in Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam.

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-106387: Based on the initial data import
John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.