Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
gigantea
ID:
335052

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boerl.) Markgr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1973

Citation Micro:
Blumea 20: 413 (1972 publ. 1973)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334384



Common Names

  • Willughbeia gigantea
  • Giant Willughbeia
  • Gigantea Willughbeia


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Synonyms

  • Leuconotis gigantea Boerl. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis gigantea crassifolia Boerl. [unknown]
  • Leuconotis gigantea ovalis Boerl. [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia gigantea (also called Giant Willughbeia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and can be found in lowland rainforests. It is a small palm, with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It can reach a height of up to 6 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Willughbeia gigantea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and dysentery.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia gigantea 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.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Willughbeia gigantea is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 5 m tall. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and planted in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of light.

Where to Find Willughbeia gigantea

Willughbeia gigantea can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Willughbeia gigantea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia gigantea?

Willughbeia gigantea

What is the family of Willughbeia gigantea?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia gigantea native to?

Philippines

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-214749: Based on the initial data import
Jacob Gijsbert Boerlage (1849-1900): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boerl.' in the authors string.
Friedrich Markgraf (1897-1987): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Markgr.' in the authors string.