Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend. & N.Q.Dung
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 323: 159 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316620
Common Names
- Lanonia Batoensis
- Batoensis Lanonia
- Lanonia Palm
Description
Lanonia batoensis (also called Batoensis Lanonia, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the island of Borneo. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 6 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It grows in lowland rainforest and swamp forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Lanonia batoensis is used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products, as well as for fuel and construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lanonia batoensis has white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lanonia batoensis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into several sections and each section should be replanted in a separate pot.
Where to Find Lanonia batoensis
Lanonia batoensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of North Maluku.
Lanonia batoensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lanonia batoensis?
Lanonia batoensis
What is the common name of Lanonia batoensis?
Bato Lanonia
What is the family of Lanonia batoensis?
Arecaceae
Species in the Lanonia genus
Lanonia acaulis,
Lanonia batoensis,
Lanonia calciphila,
Lanonia centralis,
Lanonia dasyantha,
Lanonia gialaiensis,
Lanonia gracilis,
Lanonia hainanensis,
Lanonia hexasepala,
Lanonia magalonii,
Lanonia manglaensis,
Lanonia poilanei,
Lanonia verrucosa,
Lanonia montana,
Lanonia honheoensis,
Lanonia kontumensis,
Lanonia honbaensis,
Lanonia tenuisecta,
Lanonia nuichuaensis,
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
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.