Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Family:
Species:
polyandrum
ID:
318590

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wight

Source:
wcs

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Ind. Orient. : t. 363 (1840)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317922

Common Names

  • Polyandrum Palm
  • Symphorema Palm
  • Queen Palm

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Description

Symphorema polyandrum (also called Symphorema, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Symphorema polyandrum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a traditional medicine for treating fever, stomach problems, and snakebites.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Symphorema polyandrum is a yellowish-white inflorescence with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a long, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Symphorema polyandrum is a fast-growing, evergreen palm that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area in the garden.

Where to Find Symphorema polyandrum

Symphorema polyandrum is native to India and Sri Lanka. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Symphorema polyandrum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Symphorema polyandrum?

Symphorema polyandrum

What type of plant is Symphorema polyandrum?

Shrub

What is the natural habitat of Symphorema polyandrum?

Subtropical and tropical moist forests

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-198882: Based on the initial data import
Robert Wight (1796-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wight' in the authors string.