Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
brevipes
ID:
222000

Status:
valid

Authors:
Merr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 30: 80 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000221329



Common Names

  • Koilodepas brevipes
  • Brevipes Koilodepas
  • Brevipes Koilodepas Plant


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Description

Koilodepas brevipes (also called Short-Stalked Koilodepas, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Africa. It is an evergreen tree growing to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 30 cm diameter. It has a dense crown of pinnate leaves up to 2.5 m long, each leaf with up to 100 leaflets. It grows in rainforest and dry forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Koilodepas brevipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, pain, and inflammation.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Koilodepas brevipes var. brevipes
Koilodepas brevipes var. stenosepalum (Airy Shaw) Airy Shaw

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Koilodepas brevipes has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Koilodepas brevipes is a tropical perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil in a sunny or partially shaded position. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -2°C (28°F). It is best to water the plant regularly during the growing season and to reduce watering in winter. Pruning is not necessary but can be done to maintain a neat shape.

Where to Find Koilodepas brevipes

Koilodepas brevipes is native to tropical Asia and can be found in India, Sri Lanka, and China.

Koilodepas brevipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Koilodepas brevipes?

Koilodepas brevipes

What is the common name of Koilodepas brevipes?

Bantam Palm

What is the natural habitat of Koilodepas brevipes?

Tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia

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