Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
evansii
ID:
1304228

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 258: 141 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316682

Common Names

  • Rhapis Evansii
  • Evansii Rhapis
  • Rhapis Palm

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Description

Rhapis evansii (also called 'Evans' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to China and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhapis evansii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhapis evansii is white and has a yellow centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhapis evansii is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 3 m (10 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Rhapis evansii

Rhapis evansii is native to China and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Rhapis evansii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhapis evansii?

Rhapis evansii

What is the common name of Rhapis evansii?

Evans' Fan Palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhapis evansii?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.