Status:
valid
Authors:
Dowe & D.L.Jones
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Austrobaileya 6: 980 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000796529
Common Names
- Livistona nasmophila
- Nasmophila Livistona
- Livistona
Description
Livistona nasmophila (also called Nasmophila Livistona, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a small tree with green, fan-shaped leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Livistona nasmophila is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Livistona nasmophila is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black seed with a thin, papery coating. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Livistona nasmophila is a small palm, usually growing up to 3-6 m tall. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or air-layering.
Where to Find Livistona nasmophila
Livistona nasmophila can be found in tropical regions of South East Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.
Livistona nasmophila FAQ
What is the common name of Livistona nasmophila?
Nasmyth's Cabbage Palm
What is the natural habitat of Livistona nasmophila?
Tropical and subtropical forests of Southeast Asia
What is the optimal soil type for Livistona nasmophila?
Well-drained, moist soil
Species in the Livistona genus
Livistona alfredii,
Livistona australis,
Livistona benthamii,
Livistona boninensis,
Livistona carinensis,
Livistona chinensis,
Livistona drudei,
Livistona eastonii,
Livistona endauensis,
Livistona exigua,
Livistona fulva,
Livistona halongensis,
Livistona humilis,
Livistona inermis,
Livistona jenkinsiana,
Livistona lanuginosa,
Livistona leichhardtii,
Livistona mariae,
Livistona muelleri,
Livistona nitida,
Livistona rigida,
Livistona saribus,
Livistona speciosa,
Livistona tahanensis,
Livistona victoriae,
Livistona concinna,
Livistona decora,
Livistona nasmophila,
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,