Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Myrtales
Family:
Species:
moultonianum
ID:
334987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.W.Sm.) Steenis

Source:
wcs

Year:
1952

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Neerl. 1: 439 (1952)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334319

Common Names

  • Whiteodendron moultonianum
  • Moultonian Whiteodendron
  • Moultonianum Whiteodendron

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Description

Whiteodendron moultonianum (also called Moulton's Whiteodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Whiteodendron moultonianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Whiteodendron moultonianum is a white to pale yellow, five-petalled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Whiteodendron moultonianum can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Whiteodendron moultonianum

Whiteodendron moultonianum can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Whiteodendron moultonianum FAQ

What is the common name of Whiteodendron moultonianum?

Moulton's Whiteodendron

What is the growth habit of Whiteodendron moultonianum?

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, upright habit.

What is the hardiness zone of Whiteodendron moultonianum?

It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Species in the Whiteodendron genus

Species in the Myrtaceae family

Acca lanuginosa, Acca macrostema, Accara elegans, Actinodium cunninghamii, Agonis baxteri, Agonis flexuosa, Agonis grandiflora, Agonis theiformis, Agonis undulata, Agonis hypericifolia, Algrizea macrochlamys, Algrizea minor, Allosyncarpia ternata, Aluta appressa, Aluta aspera, Aluta maisonneuvei, Aluta quadrata, Aluta teres, Amomyrtella irregularis, Amomyrtella guilii, Amomyrtus luma, Amomyrtus meli, Angophora bakeri, Angophora clelandi, Angophora costata, Angophora crassifolia, Angophora dichromophloia, Angophora euryphylla, Angophora exul, Angophora floribunda, Angophora hispida, Angophora inopina, Angophora leiocarpa, Angophora melanoxylon, Angophora paludosa, Angophora robur, Angophora subvelutina, Angophora woodsiana, Angophora clelandii, Anticoryne diosmoides, Anticoryne ovalifolia, Anticoryne melanosperma, Archirhodomyrtus baladensis, Archirhodomyrtus beckleri, Archirhodomyrtus paitensis, Archirhodomyrtus turbinata, Archirhodomyrtus vieillardii, Arillastrum gummiferum, Astartea aspera, Astartea corniculata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214659: Based on the initial data import
William Wright Smith (1875-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.W.Sm.' in the authors string.
Cornelis Gijsbert Gerrit Jan van Steenis (1901-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steenis' in the authors string.