Status:
valid
Authors:
Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
1900
Citation Micro:
Fl. Trop. Afr. 5: 395 (1900)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837906
Common Names
- Serpiculoides Aeollanthus
- Serpiculoides Leaf Flower
- Aeollanthus serpiculoides
Description
Aeollanthus serpiculoides (also called Creeping Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India. It grows in tropical rainforest and is a common understory plant.
Uses & Benefits
Aeollanthus serpiculoides 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
The flowers of Aeollanthus serpiculoides are small, yellowish-green in color, and have a star-shaped structure. The seeds are small, dark brown, and have a rough surface. The seedlings are thin, with long, narrow leaves and multiple stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aeollanthus serpiculoides is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Aeollanthus serpiculoides
Aeollanthus serpiculoides is found in Central America.
Aeollanthus serpiculoides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aeollanthus serpiculoides?
Aeollanthus serpiculoides
What is the natural habitat of Aeollanthus serpiculoides?
It is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Colombia.
What is the growth habit of Aeollanthus serpiculoides?
It is an evergreen shrub that grows to a height of 1 to 2 meters.
Species in the Aeollanthus genus
Aeollanthus haumannii,
Aeollanthus rydingianus,
Aeollanthus abyssinicus,
Aeollanthus alternatus,
Aeollanthus ambustus,
Aeollanthus angolensis,
Aeollanthus angustifolius,
Aeollanthus breviflorus,
Aeollanthus buchnerianus,
Aeollanthus candelabrum,
Aeollanthus caudatus,
Aeollanthus cucullatus,
Aeollanthus densiflorus,
Aeollanthus elsholtzioides,
Aeollanthus engleri,
Aeollanthus fruticosus,
Aeollanthus holstii,
Aeollanthus homblei,
Aeollanthus lisowskii,
Aeollanthus lobatus,
Aeollanthus myrianthus,
Aeollanthus namibiensis,
Aeollanthus neglectus,
Aeollanthus paradoxus,
Aeollanthus parvifolius,
Aeollanthus petiolatus,
Aeollanthus pinnatifidus,
Aeollanthus plicatus,
Aeollanthus pubescens,
Aeollanthus rehmannii,
Aeollanthus repens,
Aeollanthus rivularis,
Aeollanthus saxatilis,
Aeollanthus sedoides,
Aeollanthus serpiculoides,
Aeollanthus stuhlmannii,
Aeollanthus suaveolens,
Aeollanthus subacaulis,
Aeollanthus subintegrus,
Aeollanthus trifidus,
Aeollanthus tuberosus,
Aeollanthus ukamensis,
Aeollanthus viscosus,
Aeollanthus zanzibaricus,
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,