Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
maturbongsii
ID:
1304205

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.J.Baker & Heatubun) W.J.Baker & Heatubun

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 69(3)-9525: 10 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316659

Common Names

  • Manjekia Maturbongsii
  • Maturbongsii Palm
  • Manjekia Palm

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Description

Manjekia maturbongsii (also called Maturbongsii Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Indonesia. It is a solitary, medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Manjekia maturbongsii is used for making baskets, mats, and other items. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating fever, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Manjekia maturbongsii has small, white flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and have a single, long leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Manjekia maturbongsii is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 2 m (6 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Manjekia maturbongsii

Manjekia maturbongsii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia.

Manjekia maturbongsii FAQ

What is the common name of Manjekia maturbongsii?

Maturbongsii Manjekia

What is the natural habitat of Manjekia maturbongsii?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

What is the size of Manjekia maturbongsii?

It can reach a height of up to 4 meters

Species in the Manjekia genus

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, 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,

References

William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
Charlie Danny Heatubun (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Heatubun' in the authors string.