Status:
valid
Authors:
Hassk.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Verslagen Meded. Afd. Natuurk. Kon. Akad. Wetensch. 4: 140 (1855)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221328
Common Names
- Koilodepas bantamense
- Bantamense Koilodepas
- Bantamense Koilodepas Plant
Description
Koilodepas bantamense (also called Bantam Koilodepas, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It has a dense crown of pinnate leaves up to 2.5 m long, each leaf with up to 100 leaflets. It grows in rainforest and dry forest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Koilodepas bantamense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Koilodepas bantamense has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Koilodepas bantamense is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to reduce watering in winter. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a neat shape.
Where to Find Koilodepas bantamense
Koilodepas bantamense can be found in the tropical rainforests of Borneo.
Koilodepas bantamense FAQ
What is the scientific name of Koilodepas bantamense?
Koilodepas bantamense
What is the common name of Koilodepas bantamense?
Bantam Palm
What is the natural habitat of Koilodepas bantamense?
Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia
Species in the Koilodepas genus
Koilodepas bantamense,
Koilodepas brevipes,
Koilodepas calycinum,
Koilodepas ferrugineum,
Koilodepas frutescens,
Koilodepas hainanense,
Koilodepas homaliifolium,
Koilodepas laevigatum,
Koilodepas longifolium,
Koilodepas pectinatum,
Koilodepas wallichianum,
Koilodepas cordisepalum,
Koilodepas hainanense,
Species in the Euphorbiaceae family
Acalypha peckoltii,
Acalypha peduncularis,
Acalypha pendula,
Acalypha perrieri,
Acalypha persimilis,
Acalypha peruviana,
Acalypha pervilleana,
Acalypha phleoides,
Acalypha phyllonomifolia,
Acalypha pilosa,
Acalypha pippenii,
Acalypha pittieri,
Acalypha platyphylla,
Acalypha pleiogyne,
Acalypha plicata,
Acalypha pohliana,
Acalypha poiretii,
Acalypha polymorpha,
Acalypha polystachya,
Acalypha portoricensis,
Acalypha pruinosa,
Acalypha pruriens,
Acalypha pseudalopecuroides,
Acalypha pseudovagans,
Acalypha psilostachya,
Acalypha pubiflora,
Acalypha pulchrespicata,
Acalypha punctata,
Acalypha purpurascens,
Acalypha purpusii,
Acalypha pycnantha,
Acalypha pygmaea,
Acalypha radians,
Acalypha radicans,
Acalypha radinostachya,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha radula,
Acalypha rafaelensis,
Acalypha raivavensis,
Acalypha rapensis,
Acalypha reflexa,
Acalypha repanda,
Acalypha retifera,
Acalypha rhombifolia,
Acalypha rhomboidea,
Acalypha richardiana,
Acalypha riedeliana,
Acalypha rivularis,
Acalypha rottleroides,
Acalypha rubrinervis,