Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Aquifoliales
Genus:
Species:
holstii
ID:
838521

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Engl.) Engl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1898

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 24: 481 (1898)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837856

Common Names

  • Holstii Leptaulus
  • Holstii Leaf Flower
  • Leptaulus holstii

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Description

Leptaulus holstii (also called African Fishtail Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and Zaire. It grows in lowland rainforest, swamp forest, and along rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Leptaulus holstii is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Leptaulus holstii has small, yellow flowers with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Leptaulus holstii is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seeds, cuttings, or layering. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in moist soil.

Where to Find Leptaulus holstii

Leptaulus holstii is found in Central and East Africa.

Leptaulus holstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Leptaulus holstii?

Leptaulus holstii

What is the family of Leptaulus holstii?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Leptaulus holstii?

Holst's leptaulus

Species in the Cardiopteridaceae family

Cardiopteris moluccana, Cardiopteris quinqueloba, Citronella apogon, Citronella costaricensis, Citronella engleriana, Citronella gongonha, Citronella incarum, Citronella latifolia, Citronella lucidula, Citronella macrocarpa, Citronella melliodora, Citronella moorei, Citronella mucronata, Citronella paniculata, Citronella philippinensis, Citronella samoensis, Citronella sarmentosa, Citronella silvatica, Citronella smythii, Citronella suaveolens, Citronella vitiensis, Citronella hirsuta, Dendrobangia boliviana, Dendrobangia multinervia, Gonocaryum calleryanum, Gonocaryum cognatum, Gonocaryum crassifolium, Gonocaryum gracile, Gonocaryum impressinervium, Gonocaryum litorale, Gonocaryum lobbianum, Gonocaryum macrophyllum, Gonocaryum minus, Gonocaryum poilanei, Gonocaryum sleumeri, Leptaulus citrioides, Leptaulus congolanus, Leptaulus daphnoides, Leptaulus grandifolius, Leptaulus holstii, Leptaulus madagascariensis, Pseudobotrys dorae, Pseudobotrys cauliflorus,

References

Adolf Engler (1844-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Engl.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:434408-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.