Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
manglaensis
ID:
1304175

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 323: 164 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316629

Common Names

  • Lanonia Manglaensis
  • Manglaensis Lanonia
  • Lanonia Palm

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Description

Lanonia manglaensis (also called Manglaensis 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 manglaensis 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 manglaensis 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 manglaensis 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 manglaensis

Lanonia manglaensis is native to India and can be found in the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu.

Lanonia manglaensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lanonia manglaensis?

Lanonia manglaensis

What are the common names of Lanonia manglaensis?

Mangla fan palm, Mangla Lanonia

What is the natural habitat of Lanonia manglaensis?

It is native to India and Sri Lanka.

Species in the Arecaceae family

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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.