Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
vanhoutteanum
ID:
252184

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Wendl. ex Van Houtte) Balf.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Fl. Mauritius : 386 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251516

Common Names

  • Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum
  • Vanhoutteanum Nephrosperma
  • Vanhoutte's Nephrosperma

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Synonyms

  • Areca nobilis auct. [deprecated]
  • Areca nobilis Van Houtte [superfluous]

Description

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum (also called 'Vanhoutteanum Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum is native to tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum?

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum

What is the common name of Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum?

Vanhoutteanum

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum?

Nephrosperma vanhoutteanum prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Nephrosperma 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-135134: Based on the initial data import
Isaac Bayley Balfour (1853-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balf.f.' in the authors string.
Louis van Houtte (1810-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Van Houtte' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.