Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Species:
grandiflora
ID:
335055

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dyer ex Hook.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1882

Citation Micro:
Fl. Brit. India 3: 625 (1882)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334387



Common Names

  • Willughbeia grandiflora
  • Large-flowered Willughbeia
  • Grandiflora Willughbeia


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Synonyms

  • Willughbeia glaucina K.Schum. [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus glaucinus Pierre [unknown]
  • Ancylocladus grandiflorus Kuntze [unknown]

Description

Willughbeia grandiflora (also called Large-flowered 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 8 meters.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Willughbeia grandiflora 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 grandiflora 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 grandiflora

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

Willughbeia grandiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Willughbeia grandiflora?

Willughbeia grandiflora

What is the family of Willughbeia grandiflora?

Apocynaceae

Where is Willughbeia grandiflora 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-214751: Based on the initial data import
Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Turner Thiselton-Dyer (1843-1928): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dyer' in the authors string.