Status:
valid
Authors:
A.P.Keim & J.Dransf.
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 67: 165 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316668
Common Names
- Orania Subdisticha
- Subdisticha Palm
- Orania Palm
Description
Orania subdisticha (also called Subdisticha 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 subdisticha 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 flowers of Orania subdisticha are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Orania subdisticha 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 subdisticha
Orania subdisticha can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.
Orania subdisticha FAQ
What is the common name of Orania subdisticha?
Subdisticha Orania
What is the natural habitat of Orania subdisticha?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What is the size of Orania subdisticha?
It can reach a height of up to 8 meters
Species in the Orania genus
Orania archboldiana,
Orania decipiens,
Orania disticha,
Orania gagavu,
Orania glauca,
Orania lauterbachiana,
Orania longisquama,
Orania macropetala,
Orania micrantha,
Orania oreophila,
Orania palindan,
Orania paraguanensis,
Orania parva,
Orania ravaka,
Orania regalis,
Orania sylvicola,
Orania trispatha,
Orania bakeri,
Orania dafonsoroensis,
Orania deflexa,
Orania ferruginea,
Orania grandiflora,
Orania littoralis,
Orania longistaminodia,
Orania subdisticha,
Orania tabubilensis,
Orania timikae,
Orania zonae,
Orania zheae,
Orania sibuyanensis,
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,