Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
javanica
ID:
289392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Croizat

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
J. Arnold Arbor. 23: 49 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000288724



Common Names

  • Javan Ptychopyxis
  • Javan Wood-sorrel
  • Javan Wood-sorrel


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Synonyms

  • Podadenia javanica J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Ptychopyxis angustifolia Gage [unknown]
  • Ptychopyxis arborea cacuminum Airy Shaw [unknown]

Description

Ptychopyxis javanica (also called Java Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Ptychopyxis javanica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its leaves are used as fodder for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Ptychopyxis javanica are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with two or three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ptychopyxis javanica is a small, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings taken from the parent plant.

Where to Find Ptychopyxis javanica

Ptychopyxis javanica can be found in Southeast Asia.

Ptychopyxis javanica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ptychopyxis javanica?

Ptychopyxis javanica

What type of plant is Ptychopyxis javanica?

Ptychopyxis javanica is a shrub

Where is Ptychopyxis javanica found?

Ptychopyxis javanica is found in tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia

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-170784: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Léon Croizat (1894-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Croizat' in the authors string.