Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
lavanduloides
ID:
296515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Benth.) Epling

Source:
wcs

Year:
1936

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 85: 136 (1936)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295847



Common Names

  • Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides
  • Lavanduloides Rhabdocaulon
  • Rhabdocaulon


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Synonyms

  • Keithia lavanduloides Benth. [unknown]
  • Keithia villosa Benth. [unknown]
  • Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides villosum Epling [unknown]
  • Hedeoma villosa Briq. [unknown]

Description

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides (also called 'Lavender-Like Rhabdocaulon', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is a small palm tree, growing up to 5 meters tall. It is found in tropical rainforests, as well as in drier habitats such as savannas and dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides are white and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides is a small, shrubby palm native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of about 5 feet and prefers a warm, humid climate and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but can also be done by division or air layering.

Where to Find Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides?

Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides

What is the common name of Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides?

Lavender-like Rhabdocaulon

What is the natural habitat of Rhabdocaulon lavanduloides?

It is found in tropical rainforests of South America

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-177646: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Carl Epling (1894-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Epling' in the authors string.