Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hutch. & Dalziel) Bremek.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Hooker's Icon. Pl. 35: t. 3482 (1951)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306863
Common Names
- Schizocolea linderi
- Linderi Schizocolea
- Linderi Palm
Synonyms
- Sabicea linderi (Hutch. & Dalziel) Bremek. [valid]
- Urophyllum linderi Hutch. & Dalziel [valid]
Description
Schizocolea linderi (also called Linder's False Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to tropical South America and is found in rainforests and other moist habitats. It has a slender trunk and long, feather-like leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Schizocolea linderi has been used as a traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases. It has also been used as a food source, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Schizocolea linderi is a white to yellowish-white, star-shaped flower with a short tube and five spreading lobes. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedling is a small, dark green plant with a single stem and small, oval leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Schizocolea linderi is a small, evergreen, perennial shrub that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to South Africa. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or by division of the rootball.
Where to Find Schizocolea linderi
Schizocolea linderi can be found in tropical Africa, including Cameroon, Gabon, and Congo.
Schizocolea linderi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Schizocolea linderi?
Schizocolea linderi
What is the common name of Schizocolea linderi?
Linder's Schizocolea
What is the natural habitat of Schizocolea linderi?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Schizocolea genus
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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,