Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
praemorsum
ID:
289510

Status:
valid

Authors:
Becc.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Atti Soc. Tosc. Sci. Nat. Pisa, Mem. 44: 145 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288842

Common Names

  • Praemorsum Palm
  • Ptychosperma praemorsum
  • Praemorsum Ptychosperma

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Description

Ptychosperma praemorsum (also called Scrub Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a small to medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 6 m tall. It is found in a variety of habitats, including rainforest, monsoon forest, and savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychosperma praemorsum is used as a decorative plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used as a windbreak and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Ptychosperma praemorsum is yellow with a dark center, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychosperma praemorsum is a species of palm tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a slow-growing species, reaching heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). It is best grown in partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Germination can take up to 6 months.

Where to Find Ptychosperma praemorsum

Ptychosperma praemorsum is native to Australia, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.

Ptychosperma praemorsum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychosperma praemorsum?

Ptychosperma praemorsum

What is the common name of Ptychosperma praemorsum?

Short-Stemmed Palm

What is the natural habitat of Ptychosperma praemorsum?

It is found in rainforests of New Guinea and the Solomon Islands

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,

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