Status:
valid
Authors:
Essig
Source:
wcs
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Principes 16: 39 (1972)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288875
Common Names
- Ptychosperma waitianum
- Waitianum Palm
- Waitian Palm
Description
Ptychosperma waitianum (also called Waitian Alexander palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in lowland rainforest, and can reach heights of up to 10 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ptychosperma waitianum is used for its timber, which is used to make furniture and flooring. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Ptychosperma waitianum is a small, greenish-brown, with a white labellum that is held horizontally. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and slender, with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ptychosperma waitianum is a species of palm tree native to New Caledonia. It is a slow-growing, evergreen species that grows to a height of up to 8 m (26 ft). It is suitable for cultivation in USDA hardiness zones 10 and 11. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist. Germination usually takes place within 2-3 weeks.
Where to Find Ptychosperma waitianum
Ptychosperma waitianum is native to the Solomon Islands and can be found in tropical forests and coastal areas.
Ptychosperma waitianum FAQ
What is the average height of a Ptychosperma waitianum?
Ptychosperma waitianum typically grows to a height of 3-4 meters.
What is the ideal temperature for a Ptychosperma waitianum?
Ptychosperma waitianum prefers temperatures between 20-30 degrees Celsius.
How much sunlight does a Ptychosperma waitianum need?
Ptychosperma waitianum needs at least 6 hours of direct sunlight per day.
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,