Status:
valid
Authors:
Londoño & L.G.Clark
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Novon 8: 419 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000895772
Common Names
- Rhipidocladum abregoense
- Abrego's Palm
- Mexican Fan Palm
Description
Rhipidocladum abregoense (also called Abrego Rhipidocladum, among many other common names) is a perennial grass native to the Mediterranean region. It grows in dry, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas, dunes, and other disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Rhipidocladum abregoense is an ornamental plant, used to add beauty to gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhipidocladum abregoense has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rhipidocladum abregoense: This plant is best grown in a sunny location with well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seedbed. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained medium.
Where to Find Rhipidocladum abregoense
Rhipidocladum abregoense is native to Central and South America.
Species in the Rhipidocladum genus
Rhipidocladum abregoense,
Rhipidocladum ampliflorum,
Rhipidocladum angustiflorum,
Rhipidocladum bartlettii,
Rhipidocladum clarkiae,
Rhipidocladum harmonicum,
Rhipidocladum martinezii,
Rhipidocladum maxonii,
Rhipidocladum neumannii,
Rhipidocladum pacuarense,
Rhipidocladum panamense,
Rhipidocladum parviflorum,
Rhipidocladum pittieri,
Rhipidocladum prestoei,
Rhipidocladum racemiflorum,
Rhipidocladum sibilans,
Rhipidocladum arenicola,
Rhipidocladum cordatum,
Rhipidocladum rubrofimbriatum,
Rhipidocladum zoqueorum,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:1005395-1: 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].