Thalassodendron pachyrhizum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pachyrhizum
ID:
754468
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hartog
Source:
wcs
Year:
1970
Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk., Sect. 2 , 59(1): 194 (1970)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000753801
Common Names
- Thalassodendron pachyrhizum
- Thick-Rooted Thalassodendron
- Thick-Rooted Man-of-the-Sea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum (also called Pachy Rhizome Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of rattan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a climbing plant with long, slender stems that can reach up to 10 m in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, mangroves, and other moist habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases, fever, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum is a hardy evergreen shrub native to Australia. It can be propagated by cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. The plant should be grown in full sun to partial shade and requires regular watering.
Where to Find Thalassodendron pachyrhizum
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum is found in the Indian Ocean.
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Thalassodendron pachyrhizum?
Thalassodendron pachyrhizum
What is the common name of Thalassodendron pachyrhizum?
Thick-rooted Mangrove
What type of plant is Thalassodendron pachyrhizum?
Tree
Species in the Thalassodendron genus
Species in the Cymodoceaceae family
Amphibolis antarctica, Amphibolis griffithii, Amphibolis antarctica, Cymodocea angustata, Cymodocea nodosa, Cymodocea rotundata, Halodule bermudensis, Halodule ciliata, Halodule emarginata, Halodule pinifolia, Halodule uninervis, Halodule wrightii, Halodule serratifolia, Syringodium filiforme, Syringodium isoetifolium, Thalassodendron pachyrhizum, Thalassodendron ciliatum, Thalassodendron leptocaule, Oceana serrulata,
References
Cornelis den Hartog (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hartog' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:871798-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.