Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
centralis
ID:
1304168

Status:
valid

Authors:
(A.J.Hend., N.K.Ban & N.Q.Dung) A.J.Hend. & C.D.Bacon

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 36: 890 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316622

Common Names

  • Lanonia Centralis
  • Centralis Lanonia
  • Lanonia Palm

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Description

Lanonia centralis (also called Centralis 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 centralis 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 centralis 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lanonia centralis 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 centralis

Lanonia centralis is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of North Maluku.

Lanonia centralis FAQ

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Arecaceae

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Ninh Khac Ban: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.K.Ban' in the authors string.
Nguyen Quoc Dung: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Q.Dung' in the authors string.
Christine D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bacon' in the authors string.