Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
trapoides
ID:
252176

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1927

Citation Micro:
Mitt. Inst. Allg. Bot. Hamburg 7: 37 (1927)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000251508



Common Names

  • Nephelaphyllum trapoides
  • Trapoides Nephelaphyllum
  • Trapoides-like Nephelaphyllum


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Description

Nephelaphyllum trapoides (also called 'Trapoides' or 'Trapoides Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the humid forests of Central and South America. It is a small, slow-growing palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in humid forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Nephelaphyllum trapoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Nephelaphyllum trapoides has white flowers with yellow centers and a tubular shape. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Nephelaphyllum trapoides is an evergreen shrub that is native to tropical Africa. It is easy to grow in full sun or partial shade and prefers well-drained soil. It can be propagated from cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Nephelaphyllum trapoides

Nephelaphyllum trapoides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

Nephelaphyllum trapoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Nephelaphyllum trapoides?

Nephelaphyllum trapoides

What is the common name of Nephelaphyllum trapoides?

Trapoides

What is the optimal growing environment for Nephelaphyllum trapoides?

Nephelaphyllum trapoides prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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