Ptychosperma rosselense - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rosselense
ID:
289517
Status:
valid
Authors:
Essig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Allertonia 1: 437 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288849
Common Names
- Rosselense Palm
- Ptychosperma rosselense
- Rosselense Ptychosperma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ptychosperma rosselense (also called Rossel Island 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 rosselense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It can also be used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ptychosperma rosselense 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ptychosperma rosselense is a species of palm tree native to Australia and New Guinea. It is a medium-growing species, reaching heights of up to 12 m (39 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 4 months.
Where to Find Ptychosperma rosselense
Ptychosperma rosselense is native to Australia, where it can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests.
Ptychosperma rosselense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ptychosperma rosselense?
Ptychosperma rosselense
What is the common name of Ptychosperma rosselense?
Rossel Island Palm
What is the natural habitat of Ptychosperma rosselense?
It is found in rainforests of 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-170899: Based on the initial data import
Frederick Burt Essig (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Essig' in the authors string.