Status:
valid
Authors:
M.P.Griff. & Coolen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 420: 95 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000001739
Common Names
- Sabal Lougheediana
- Lougheed's Palmetto
- Lougheed's Sabal
Description
Sabal lougheediana (also called 'Lougheed's Sabal', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Southeast Asia and is commonly found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Sabal lougheediana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to make jams, jellies, and preserves.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Sabal lougheediana has small, white flowers with four petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Sabal lougheediana is a low-growing evergreen palm native to the mountains of western North America. It is easily grown in average, medium, well-drained soil in part shade to full shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils, including sandy, rocky, and clay soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, cuttings, or layering.
Where to Find Sabal lougheediana
Sabal lougheediana is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Sabal lougheediana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Sabal lougheediana?
Sabal lougheediana
What is the common name of Sabal lougheediana?
Lougheed's Sabal
Where is Sabal lougheediana native to?
Mexico
Species in the Sabal genus
Sabal bermudana,
Sabal causiarum,
Sabal domingensis,
Sabal etonia,
Sabal gretherae,
Sabal maritima,
Sabal mauritiiformis,
Sabal mexicana,
Sabal minor,
Sabal palmetto,
Sabal pumos,
Sabal rosei,
Sabal uresana,
Sabal yapa,
Sabal brazoriensis,
Sabal antillensis,
Sabal lougheediana,
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,