Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
princeps
ID:
327205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gibbons, Spanner & San Y.Chen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Principes 39: 73 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000326537

Common Names

  • Princeps Windmill Palm
  • Princeps Palm
  • Prince of Wales Windmill Palm

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Description

Trachycarpus princeps (also called Prince's Chusan Palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to China, India, and Nepal. It is a medium-sized palm, growing to 8–10 m tall, with a trunk up to 25 cm in diameter. It is found in open forests, often on limestone soils.

Uses & Benefits

Trachycarpus princeps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its fibres which are used to make rope and paper.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Trachycarpus princeps are small and white, with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachycarpus princeps is a small, evergreen palm that grows to about 3-4 m tall. It is native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.

Where to Find Trachycarpus princeps

Trachycarpus princeps is native to India and can be found in open woodlands and scrublands. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Trachycarpus princeps FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Trachycarpus princeps?

Trachycarpus princeps prefers temperatures between 10-25°C (50-77°F)

What is the optimal soil for Trachycarpus princeps?

Trachycarpus princeps prefers well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5

How much light does Trachycarpus princeps need?

Trachycarpus princeps prefers full sun to partial shade

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-207166: Based on the initial data import
Tobias Walter Spanner: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spanner' in the authors string.
Martin Gibbons: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gibbons' in the authors string.
San Yang Chen: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'San Y.Chen' in the authors string.