Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
leucophylloides
ID:
250730

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ramamoorthy, Hiriart & Medrano

Source:
wcs

Year:
1982

Citation Micro:
Bol. Soc. Bot. Méx. 43: 62 (1982).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000250062



Common Names

  • Leucophylloides Palm
  • Leucophylloides Fishtail Palm
  • Leucophylloides Fishtail


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Description

Neoeplingia leucophylloides (also called White-leafed Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Madagascar and is found in lowland rainforest and dry deciduous forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Neoeplingia leucophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Neoeplingia leucophylloides has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Neoeplingia leucophylloides is a tropical plant that prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by cuttings. The plant can be grown in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Neoeplingia leucophylloides

Neoeplingia leucophylloides is native to Madagascar and can be found in the rainforests of the island.

Neoeplingia leucophylloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Neoeplingia leucophylloides?

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Euphorbiaceae

Species in the Neoeplingia genus

Species in the Lamiaceae family

Acanthomintha duttonii, Acanthomintha ilicifolia, Acanthomintha lanceolata, Acanthomintha obovata, Acanthoprasium frutescens, Acanthoprasium integrifolium, Achyrospermum aethiopicum, Achyrospermum africanum, Achyrospermum axillare, Achyrospermum carvalhoi, Achyrospermum ciliatum, Achyrospermum cryptanthum, Achyrospermum dasytrichum, Achyrospermum densiflorum, Achyrospermum erythobotrys, Achyrospermum fruticosum, Achyrospermum laterale, Achyrospermum micranthum, Achyrospermum mildbraedii, Achyrospermum oblongifolium, Achyrospermum parviflorum, Achyrospermum purpureum, Achyrospermum schimperi, Achyrospermum schlechteri, Achyrospermum seychellarum, Achyrospermum tisserantii, Achyrospermum urens, Achyrospermum wallichianum, Achyrospermum scandens, Acinos alpinus, Acrotome angustifolia, Acrotome fleckii, Acrotome hispida, Acrotome inflata, Acrotome mozambiquensis, Acrotome pallescens, Acrotome tenuis, Acrotome thorncroftii, Acrymia ajugiflora, Aegiphila aracaensis, Aegiphila hystricina, Aegiphila aculeifera, Aegiphila alba, Aegiphila anomala, Aegiphila arcta, Aegiphila australis, Aegiphila bogotensis, Aegiphila boliviana, Aegiphila brachiata, Aegiphila bracteolosa,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-133721: Based on the initial data import
Francisco González Medrano (1939-2017): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Medrano' in the authors string.
Thennilapuram Parasuraman Ramamoorthy (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ramamoorthy' in the authors string.
Patricia Hiriart: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hiriart' in the authors string.