Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
drimiflora
ID:
316819

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baill.) Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 39: 152 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000316151



Common Names

  • Baloghia drimiflora
  • Drimi-flowered Baloghia
  • Drimiflowered Baloghia


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Synonyms

  • Codiaeum drimiflorum Baill. [unknown]

Description

Baloghia drimiflora (also called Drim's wax palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a slender, single-stemmed palm growing to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Baloghia drimiflora is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, which include treating skin problems, reducing inflammation, and treating fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Baloghia drimiflora are white and fragrant, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Baloghia drimiflora is a species of flowering shrub in the family Myrtaceae. It is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Baloghia drimiflora

Baloghia drimiflora is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Baloghia drimiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Baloghia drimiflora?

Dry-flowered baloghia

What is the natural habitat of Baloghia drimiflora?

Tropical forests of South America

What are the characteristics of Baloghia drimiflora?

Small evergreen tree with glossy leaves and white flowers

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-19710: Based on the initial data import
Henri Ernest Baillon (1827-1895): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baill.' in the authors string.
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.