Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
baueri
ID:
297177

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. & Drude

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 35(no. 40): 637. 1877 [5 Oct 1877] : errat.

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296509

Common Names

  • Rhopalostylis baueri
  • Bauer's Rhopalostylis
  • Bauer's Palm

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Description

Rhopalostylis baueri (also called Bauer's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Oceania, specifically New Zealand. It grows in humid tropical forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft).

Uses & Benefits

Rhopalostylis baueri is used for its medicinal properties, as an ornamental plant, and for its fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Rhopalostylis baueri is white or cream in color and has a bell-shaped form. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhopalostylis baueri is a small, perennial palm that is native to South America. It can be propagated by division or from seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and should be kept in partial shade. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Rhopalostylis baueri

Rhopalostylis baueri can be found in New Zealand, Norfolk Island, and Lord Howe Island.

Rhopalostylis baueri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhopalostylis baueri?

Rhopalostylis baueri

What is the common name of Rhopalostylis baueri?

Bauer's palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhopalostylis baueri?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhopalostylis 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178299: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.