Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
littoralis
ID:
1304212

Status:
valid

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

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 161 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316666

Common Names

  • Orania Littoralis
  • Littoralis Palm
  • Orania Palm

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Description

Orania littoralis (also called Littoralis 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 littoralis 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

The flower of Orania littoralis is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Orania littoralis 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 littoralis

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

Orania littoralis FAQ

What is the common name of Orania littoralis?

Littoral Orania

What is the natural habitat of Orania littoralis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Orania littoralis?

It can reach a height of up to 12 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.