Ptychosperma buabe - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
buabe
ID:
289424
Status:
valid
Authors:
Essig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 461 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288756
Common Names
- Buabe Ptychosperma
- Ptychosperma Buabe
- Buabe Grass
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptychosperma buabe (also called 'Buabe Palm', among many other common names) is a small palm native to tropical regions of South East Asia. It has long, thin leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas in the tropics, such as in forests and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychosperma buabe is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is used in the production of soaps, shampoos, and other cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptychosperma buabe is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptychosperma buabe is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is found in a variety of habitats, including dry sclerophyll forest, woodland, and grassland. It is a hardy species and can be grown in a range of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers a sunny position and can tolerate some shade. Propagation is by division or by seed. Seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Ptychosperma buabe
Ptychosperma buabe can be found in Southeast Asia.
Ptychosperma buabe FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychosperma buabe?
Ptychosperma buabe
What is the common name of Ptychosperma buabe?
Buabe Palm
What is the natural habitat of Ptychosperma buabe?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Ptychosperma genus
Ptychosperma ambiguum, Ptychosperma buabe, Ptychosperma burretianum, Ptychosperma caryotoides, Ptychosperma cuneatum, Ptychosperma elegans, Ptychosperma furcatum, Ptychosperma gracile, Ptychosperma hartmannii, Ptychosperma lauterbachii, Ptychosperma lineare, Ptychosperma macarthurii, Ptychosperma macrocerum, Ptychosperma mambare, Ptychosperma microcarpum, Ptychosperma mooreanum, Ptychosperma nicolai, Ptychosperma praemorsum, Ptychosperma propinquum, Ptychosperma pullenii, Ptychosperma ramosissimum, Ptychosperma rosselense, Ptychosperma salomonense, Ptychosperma sanderianum, Ptychosperma schefferi, Ptychosperma streimannii, Ptychosperma tagulense, Ptychosperma vestitum, Ptychosperma waitianum,
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-170814: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Burt Essig (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Essig' in the authors string.