Ptychosperma microcarpum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
microcarpum
ID:
289484
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 596 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288816
Common Names
- Microcarpum Palm
- Ptychosperma microcarpum
- Microcarpum Ptychosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptychosperma microcarpum (also called Small-fruited 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 microcarpum 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 microcarpum 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 microcarpum 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 microcarpum
Ptychosperma microcarpum is found in tropical regions of Australia, including Queensland, Northern Territory, and Western Australia.
Ptychosperma microcarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychosperma microcarpum?
Ptychosperma microcarpum
What are the common names of Ptychosperma microcarpum?
Small-fruited Palm, Alexander Palm
What is the natural habitat of Ptychosperma microcarpum?
Tropical rainforests of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands
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-170869: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.