Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
kalbreyeri
ID:
270492

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 63: 131 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000269824

Common Names

  • Pholidostachys kalbreyeri
  • Kalbreyeri Palm
  • Kalbreyeri Date Palm

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Description

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri (also called Kalbreyer's pholidostachys, 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

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri 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

Flower of Pholidostachys kalbreyeri is a yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri 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 Pholidostachys kalbreyeri

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri is native to Southeast Asia and is rarely found in cultivation.

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pholidostachys kalbreyeri?

Pholidostachys kalbreyeri

What is the common name of Pholidostachys kalbreyeri?

Kalbreyer's Fishtail Palm

What is the natural habitat of Pholidostachys kalbreyeri?

It is native to India, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-152725: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.