Status:
valid
Authors:
(Giseke) Blume
Source:
wcs
Year:
1847
Citation Micro:
Rumphia 3: 90 (1847)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269814
Common Names
- Pholidocarpus ihur
- Ihur Palm
- Ihur Date Palm
Description
Pholidocarpus ihur (also called Ihur's pholidocarpus, 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
Pholidocarpus ihur is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Pholidocarpus ihur are yellow-orange and bell-shaped. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pholidocarpus ihur is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated from seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to 25°F (-4°C). It can be pruned to keep it at a desired size.
Where to Find Pholidocarpus ihur
Pholidocarpus ihur is native to Southeast Asia and is rarely found in cultivation.
Pholidocarpus ihur FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pholidocarpus ihur?
Pholidocarpus ihur
What is the common name of Pholidocarpus ihur?
Ihur Fishtail Palm
What is the natural habitat of Pholidocarpus ihur?
It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka
Species in the Pholidocarpus 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,