Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 583 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000858039
Common Names
- Hainan Chuniophoenix
- Hainan Palm
- Hainan Fan Palm
Description
Chuniophoenix hainanensis (also called Hainan Fan Palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm native to Asia. It is a solitary palm with a single trunk that can reach up to 10 meters in height. Its leaves are fan-shaped and pinnate, and its inflorescences are small and yellow. It is found in moist forests and along streams in tropical regions.
Uses & Benefits
Chuniophoenix hainanensis is a species of palm that is native to China. It is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used to provide texture and movement to a garden. It is also used as a ground cover to prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower is a small, yellowish-white, fragrant flower, seed is a small, dark brown grain, seedlings are slender with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chuniophoenix hainanensis is a perennial palm that can be grown from seed or from division of existing plants. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done in spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a well-prepared seedbed and kept moist until germination. Division is best done in early spring, when the plants are actively growing. The clumps can be divided and replanted in the desired location.
Where to Find Chuniophoenix hainanensis
Chuniophoenix hainanensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Hainan, China.
Chuniophoenix hainanensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chuniophoenix hainanensis?
Chuniophoenix hainanensis
What is the common name of Chuniophoenix hainanensis?
Hainan Chuniophoenix
What is the natural habitat of Chuniophoenix hainanensis?
Dry meadows and open woods
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Aiphanes graminifolia,
Aiphanes bicornis,
Aiphanes buenaventurae,
Aiphanes multiplex,
Aiphanes acaulis,
Aiphanes chiribogensis,
Aiphanes concinna,
Aiphanes deltoidea,
Aiphanes duquei,
Aiphanes eggersii,
Aiphanes erinacea,
Aiphanes gelatinosa,
Aiphanes grandis,
Aiphanes hirsuta,
Aiphanes horrida,
Aiphanes killipii,
Aiphanes leiostachys,
Aiphanes lindeniana,
Aiphanes linearis,
Aiphanes macroloba,
Aiphanes minima,
Aiphanes parvifolia,
Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,