Status:
valid
Authors:
Fern.-Vill.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1880
Citation Micro:
Fl. Filip., ed. 3 , 4(13A): 162 (1880)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317916
Common Names
- Luzonicum Palm
- Symphorema Palm
- Queen Palm
Synonyms
- Sczegleewia luconensis Turcz. [unknown]
- Symphorema cumingianum Briq. [unknown]
- Symphorema glabrum Hassk. [unknown]
- Symphorema luzoniense S.Vidal [unknown]
Description
Symphorema luzonicum (also called Symphorema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Symphorema luzonicum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach problems, and snakebites.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Symphorema luzonicum is a yellowish-white inflorescence with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a long, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Symphorema luzonicum is a fast-growing, evergreen palm that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area in the garden.
Where to Find Symphorema luzonicum
Symphorema luzonicum is native to the Philippines and can be found in tropical forests and grasslands.
Symphorema luzonicum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Symphorema luzonicum?
Symphorema luzonicum
What type of plant is Symphorema luzonicum?
Shrub
What is the natural habitat of Symphorema luzonicum?
Subtropical and tropical moist forests
Species in the Symphorema genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
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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,