Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
kurivana
ID:
296529

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridsdale

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Blumea 25: 299 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295861

Common Names

  • Rhadinopus kurivana
  • Kurivana Rhadinopus
  • Rhadinopus

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Description

Rhadinopus kurivana (also called Kuriva Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to New Guinea. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, sandy soils. It has a single trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Rhadinopus kurivana is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhadinopus kurivana are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhadinopus kurivana is a small, low-growing, evergreen perennial native to New Guinea. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Rhadinopus kurivana

Rhadinopus kurivana is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Rhadinopus kurivana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhadinopus kurivana?

Rhadinopus kurivana

What is the common name of Rhadinopus kurivana?

Kurivana Rhadinopus

What is the natural habitat of Rhadinopus kurivana?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhadinopus genus

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References