Willughbeia lunduensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lunduensis
ID:
335061
Status:
valid
Authors:
D.J.Middleton
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Blumea 41: 123 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334393
Common Names
- Willughbeia Lunduensis
- Lunduensis Willughbeia
- Willughbeia
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Willughbeia lunduensis (also called Lundu 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 lunduensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and dysentery.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Willughbeia lunduensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Willughbeia lunduensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.
Where to Find Willughbeia lunduensis
Willughbeia lunduensis can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Willughbeia lunduensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Willughbeia lunduensis?
Willughbeia lunduensis
What is the family of Willughbeia lunduensis?
Apocynaceae
Where is Willughbeia lunduensis native to?
Philippines
Species in the Willughbeia genus
Willughbeia angustifolia, Willughbeia anomala, Willughbeia beccariana, Willughbeia cirrhifera, Willughbeia coriacea, Willughbeia edulis, Willughbeia flavescens, Willughbeia gigantea, Willughbeia grandiflora, Willughbeia javanica, Willughbeia lanceolata, Willughbeia lunduensis, Willughbeia oblonga, Willughbeia ovatifolia, Willughbeia sarawacensis, Willughbeia tenuiflora,
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-214757: Based on the initial data import
David John Middleton (b.1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.J.Middleton' in the authors string.