Ptychosperma mambare - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
mambare
ID:
289482
Status:
valid
Authors:
(F.M.Bailey) Becc. ex Martelli
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital. , n.s., 41: 709 (1934 publ. 1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288814
Common Names
- Mambare Palm
- Ptychosperma mambare
- Mambare Ptychosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptychosperma mambare (also called Mambare Solitaire Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychosperma mambare is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used for erosion control and as a cover crop.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptychosperma mambare is a small, creamy white flower with a yellow centre. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green and have a single stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptychosperma mambare is a species of palm tree that is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It can be propagated by seed or by division of the underground stem. It prefers a sunny position and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray.
Where to Find Ptychosperma mambare
Ptychosperma mambare is found in tropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Ptychosperma mambare FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychosperma mambare?
Ptychosperma mambare
What are the common names of Ptychosperma mambare?
Mambare Palm, Alexander Palm
What is the natural habitat of Ptychosperma mambare?
Tropical rainforests of New Guinea
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-170867: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Ugolino Martelli (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Martelli' in the authors string.