Phaleria angustifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angustifolia
ID:
1282414
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.C.Sm.
Source:
tro
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Bull. Bernice P. Bishop Mus. 141: 101 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001281752
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Phaleria angustifolia (also called Narrow-leaved 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 angustifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of timber for furniture and construction.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Phaleria angustifolia has small, pink flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have long, thin stems and small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Phaleria angustifolia 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 angustifolia
Phaleria angustifolia 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 angustifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Phaleria angustifolia?
Phaleria angustifolia
What is the common name of Phaleria angustifolia?
Phaleria
What is the family of Phaleria angustifolia?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50315141: Based on the initial data import
Albert Charles Smith (1906-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.C.Sm.' in the authors string.