Status:
valid
Authors:
Kuntze
Source:
wcs
Year:
1891
Citation Micro:
Revis. Gen. Pl. 1: 302 (1891)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334444
Common Names
- Wittmackanthus stanleyanus
- Stanley's Palm
- Stanley's Paurotis Palm
Synonyms
- Pallasia stanleyana Klotzsch [valid]
- Rondeletia dukei Dwyer & M.V.Hayden [valid]
- Calycophyllum stanleyanum Schomb. [valid]
- Alseis darienensis Dwyer [valid]
Description
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus (also called 'Stanley's Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and it is found in tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus is a popular ornamental tree in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and to reduce soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus is a small, evergreen shrub native to Southeast Asia. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Wittmackanthus stanleyanus
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Wittmackanthus stanleyanus?
Wittmackanthus stanleyanus
What is the common name of Wittmackanthus stanleyanus?
Stanley's Wittmackanthus
What is the natural habitat of Wittmackanthus stanleyanus?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Wittmackanthus genus
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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,