Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
capitata
ID:
873629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Balansa & Poitr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Hist. Nat. Toulouse 7: 344 (1873)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872964

Common Names

  • Germainia capitata
  • Capitata Germainia
  • Germainia

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Description

Germainia capitata (also called Giant Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a large, robust, and spiny palm, growing up to 20 m tall. It is found in lowland and hill forests, and is often found in disturbed areas. It is also found in mangrove forests.

Uses & Benefits

Germainia capitata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a ground cover and can be used to control erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Germainia capitata has small white flowers and small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Germainia capitata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a cold frame and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. It is best to divide the clumps when they are dormant.

Where to Find Germainia capitata

Germainia capitata is native to Thailand.

Germainia capitata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Germainia capitata?

Germainia capitata

What is the family of Germainia capitata?

Poaceae

Where is Germainia capitata native to?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Benjamin Balansa (1825-1891): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balansa' in the authors string.
R. P. Poitrasson (d.1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Poitr.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403970-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].