Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
1304211

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.P.Keim & J.Dransf.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 171 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316665

Common Names

  • Orania Grandiflora
  • Grandiflora Palm
  • Orania Palm

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Description

Orania grandiflora (also called Grandiflora Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America, specifically Brazil and Peru. It is a solitary, medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Orania grandiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Orania grandiflora has white flowers with yellow anthers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, round and brown in color. The seedlings have a single stem with a pair of opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orania grandiflora is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Orania grandiflora

Orania grandiflora can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Orania grandiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Orania grandiflora?

Grandiflora Orania

What is the natural habitat of Orania grandiflora?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Orania grandiflora?

It can reach a height of up to 14 meters

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.
Ary Prihardhyanto Keim: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.P.Keim' in the authors string.