Germainia khasyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hack.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Oesterr. Bot. Z. 41: 50 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000872967
Common Names
- Germainia khasyana
- Khasyana Germainia
- Germainia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Germainia khasyana (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 khasyana 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 khasyana has small white flowers and small, reddish-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin stem.
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Germainia khasyana 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 khasyana
Germainia khasyana is native to Thailand.
Germainia khasyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Germainia khasyana?
Germainia khasyana
What is the family of Germainia khasyana?
Poaceae
Where is Germainia khasyana native to?
Southeast Asia
Species in the Germainia genus
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
Eduard Hackel (1850-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hack.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:403973-1: 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].