Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
laevis
ID:
1304178

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Dransf. & Marcus

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 62: 70 (2018)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316632

Common Names

  • Lemurophoenix Laevis
  • Laevis Lemurophoenix
  • Lemurophoenix Palm

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Description

Lemurophoenix laevis (also called Laevis Lemurophoenix, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the island of Madagascar. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It grows in lowland rainforest and swamp forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lemurophoenix laevis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lemurophoenix laevis 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

Lemurophoenix laevis 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 Lemurophoenix laevis

Lemurophoenix laevis is native to Madagascar and can be found in the provinces of Antsiranana and Toamasina.

Lemurophoenix laevis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lemurophoenix laevis?

Lemurophoenix laevis

What are the common names of Lemurophoenix laevis?

Madagascar fan palm, Madagascar Lemurophoenix

What is the natural habitat of Lemurophoenix laevis?

It is native to Madagascar.

Species in the Lemurophoenix genus

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

John Dransfield (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Dransf.' in the authors string.
Jeff Marcus: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Marcus' in the authors string.