Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Ann. Roy. Bot. Gard. (Calcutta) 12(2): 128 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221433
Common Names
- Korthalsia merrillii
- Merrillii Korthalsia
- Merrillii Korthalsia Tree
Description
Korthalsia merrillii (also called 'Merrill's 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 merrillii is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Korthalsia merrillii has small, white flowers with five petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Korthalsia merrillii 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 merrillii
Korthalsia merrillii can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia.
Korthalsia merrillii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Korthalsia merrillii?
Korthalsia merrillii
What is the common name of Korthalsia merrillii?
Merrill's Korthalsia
What is the natural habitat of Korthalsia merrillii?
It is native to tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
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,