Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Huerteales
Species:
eylesiana
ID:
926501

Status:
valid

Authors:
Milne-Redh.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 34: t. 3390 (1939)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925836

Common Names

  • Gerrardina Eylesiana
  • Gerrardina Palm
  • Gerrardina Fan Palm

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Description

Gerrardina eylesiana (also called Eyles' Talipot, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Gerrardina eylesiana is used for making paper and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Gerrardina eylesiana is yellow with a white center. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerrardina eylesiana is a small, solitary palm tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, from India to the Philippines. It is a slow-growing species that can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual pots and grown in a sunny location.

Where to Find Gerrardina eylesiana

Gerrardina eylesiana can be found in tropical and subtropical rainforests in India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

Species in the Gerrardina genus

Species in the Gerrardinaceae family

References

Edgar Milne-Redhead (1906-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Milne-Redh.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:365373-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release