Status:
valid
Authors:
(Airy Shaw) G.L.Webster
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 81: 104 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942084
Common Names
- Thyrsiflorus palm
- Thyrsiflorus rattan
- Thyrsiflorus climbing palm
Description
Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus (also called Thyrsiflorus Deutzianthus, among many other common names) is a species of shrub native to Central and South America. It is a small, evergreen shrub growing up to 2 m tall, with leaves up to 5 cm long. It is found in tropical rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, thin stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus is a species of climbing palm native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus
Deutzianthus thyrsiflorus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Species in the Deutzianthus genus
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,