Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Huerteales
Species:
foliosa
ID:
926502

Status:
valid

Authors:
Oliv.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1870

Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 11: t. 1075 (1870)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000925837

Common Names

  • Gerrardina foliosa
  • Foliosa Gerrardina
  • Gerrardina Leaf

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Description

Gerrardina foliosa (also called Foliose 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 foliosa is used for making paper and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Gerrardina foliosa has white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and round, and its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Gerrardina foliosa 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 foliosa

Gerrardina foliosa 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

Daniel Oliver (1830-1916): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Oliv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:779738-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release