Status:
valid
Authors:
Gilg
Source:
tro
Year:
1894
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. 3(6a): 225 (1894)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281750
Description
Phaleria acuminata (also called Acuminate Phaleria, among many other common names) is a species of plant found in China, Japan, and Korea. It has a rhizome that is short, erect, and densely scaly. Its fronds are lanceolate and pinnate-pinnatifid. It is found in moist forests, along streams, and in valleys at elevations of 500-1400 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Phaleria acuminata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Phaleria acuminata is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Phaleria acuminata is a small shrub that grows to a height of 1-2 m. It prefers well-drained soils in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be taken from the current season's growth and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting in a well-drained potting mix.
Where to Find Phaleria acuminata
Phaleria acuminata is native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It can be found in moist, shady areas with well-drained soil.
Phaleria acuminata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria acuminata?
Phaleria acuminata
What is the common name of Phaleria acuminata?
Phaleria
What is the family of Phaleria acuminata?
Thymelaeaceae
Species in the Phaleria genus
Phaleria nisidai,
Phaleria octandra,
Phaleria biflora,
Phaleria capitata,
Phaleria disperma,
Phaleria longituba,
Phaleria okapensis,
Phaleria pilistyla,
Phaleria acuminata,
Phaleria angustifolia,
Phaleria chermsideana,
Phaleria clerodendron,
Phaleria coccinea,
Phaleria elegans,
Phaleria glabra,
Phaleria ixoroides,
Phaleria lanceolata,
Phaleria montana,
Phaleria pubiflora,
Phaleria macrocarpa,
Phaleria nishidae,
Phaleria pentecostalis,
Phaleria perrottetiana,
Phaleria pulchra,
Phaleria sogerensis,
Species in the Thymelaeaceae family
Aetoxylon sympetalum,
Amyxa pluricornis,
Aquilaria apiculata,
Aquilaria baillonii,
Aquilaria banaense,
Aquilaria beccariana,
Aquilaria brachyantha,
Aquilaria citrinicarpa,
Aquilaria crassna,
Aquilaria cumingiana,
Aquilaria decemcostata,
Aquilaria filaria,
Aquilaria hirta,
Aquilaria khasiana,
Aquilaria microcarpa,
Aquilaria parvifolia,
Aquilaria rostrata,
Aquilaria rugosa,
Aquilaria sinensis,
Aquilaria subintegra,
Aquilaria urdanetensis,
Aquilaria yunnanensis,
Aquilaria malaccensis,
Aquilaria banaensis,
Arnhemia cryptantha,
Atemnosiphon coriaceus,
Craterosiphon beniensis,
Craterosiphon devredii,
Craterosiphon louisii,
Craterosiphon micranthum,
Craterosiphon montanus,
Craterosiphon pseudoscandens,
Craterosiphon quarrei,
Craterosiphon scandens,
Craterosiphon schmitzii,
Craterosiphon soyauxii,
Craterosiphon beniense,
Dais cotinifolia,
Dais glaucescens,
Daphne wolongensis,
Daphne hekouensis,
Daphne acutiloba,
Daphne alpina,
Daphne altaica,
Daphne arbuscula,
Daphne arisanensis,
Daphne aurantiaca,
Daphne axillaris,
Daphne bholua,
Daphne blagayana,