Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loureiroi
ID:
270452

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 257 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269784

Common Names

  • Loureiro's Phoenix
  • Loureiro's Date Palm
  • Loureiro's Date

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Description

Phoenix loureiroi (also called Loureiro's date palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm tree with pinnate leaves and yellow-orange fruits. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Phoenix loureiroi is mainly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its edible fruits and as a source of timber.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phoenix loureiroi var. loureiroi
Phoenix loureiroi var. pedunculata (Griff.) Govaerts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Phoenix loureiroi are yellow-orange and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phoenix loureiroi is a herbaceous perennial that is native to India. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division in the spring or by seed in the fall.

Where to Find Phoenix loureiroi

Phoenix loureiroi is native to Southeast Asia and is rarely found in cultivation.

Phoenix loureiroi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phoenix loureiroi?

Phoenix loureiroi

What is the natural habitat of Phoenix loureiroi?

Dry, sandy soils in tropical and subtropical regions

What are the common names of Phoenix loureiroi?

Loureiro's date palm, Chinese fan palm

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,

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