Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
affine
ID:
216594

Status:
valid

Authors:
Druce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rep. Bot. Soc. Exch. Club Brit. Isles 1916: 605 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215923



Common Names

  • Anodendron affine
  • Affine Ant Plant
  • Similar Ant Plant


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Synonyms

  • Anodendron affine pingpienense Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Anodendron fangchengense Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Anodendron laeve Maxim. ex Franch. & Sav. [unknown]
  • Anodendron loheri Merr. [unknown]
  • Anodendron salicifolium Tsiang & P.T.Li [unknown]
  • Anodendron suishaense Hayata [unknown]
  • Anodendron affine effusum Tsiang [unknown]
  • Aganosma laevis Champ. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Epigynum laevigatum Hook.f. [unknown]
  • Holarrhena affinis Hook. & Arn. [unknown]
  • Anodendron affine affine [unknown]

Description

Anodendron affine (also called Affine Anodendron, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Solomon Islands. It grows in lowland tropical rainforests and is a common understory plant.

Uses & Benefits

Anodendron affine is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Anodendron affine is a white to pale yellow inflorescence with a yellowish-green center. The seed is a small, round, black seed with a thin, papery covering. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem with a single, small leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Anodendron affine is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun to partial shade. It is tolerant of drought and salt spray, making it an ideal choice for coastal gardens. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Anodendron affine

Anodendron affine is found in tropical rainforests in South East Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines.

Anodendron affine FAQ

What is the scientific name of Anodendron affine?

Anodendron affine

What is the common name of Anodendron affine?

Affine Palm

What are the characteristics of Anodendron affine?

Anodendron affine is a small to medium-sized, single-stemmed palm with a slender trunk and a crown of up to 10 leaves.

Species in the Apocynaceae family

Acokanthera laevigata, Acokanthera oblongifolia, Acokanthera oppositifolia, Acokanthera rotundata, Acokanthera schimperi, Adenium boehmianum, Adenium multiflorum, Adenium obesum, Adenium oleifolium, Adenium swazicum, Adenium dhofarense, Aganosma breviloba, Aganosma cymosa, Aganosma gracilis, Aganosma lacei, Aganosma petelotii, Aganosma schlechteriana, Aganosma siamensis, Aganosma wallichii, Aganosma heynei, Alafia alba, Alafia barteri, Alafia benthamii, Alafia berrieri, Alafia calophylla, Alafia caudata, Alafia erythrophthalma, Alafia falcata, Alafia fuscata, Alafia insularis, Alafia intermedia, Alafia landolphioides, Alafia lucida, Alafia microstylis, Alafia multiflora, Alafia nigrescens, Alafia orientalis, Alafia parciflora, Alafia pauciflora, Alafia perrieri, Alafia schumannii, Alafia thouarsii, Alafia vallium, Alafia verschuereni, Alafia whytei, Alafia zambesiaca, Allamanda calcicola, Allamanda angustifolia, Allamanda blanchetii, Allamanda cathartica,

References