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
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.
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 Nephelaphyllum genus
Nephelaphyllum aureum,
Nephelaphyllum beccarii,
Nephelaphyllum cordifolium,
Nephelaphyllum flabellatum,
Nephelaphyllum gracile,
Nephelaphyllum laciniatum,
Nephelaphyllum mindorense,
Nephelaphyllum pulchrum,
Nephelaphyllum tenuiflorum,
Nephelaphyllum trapoides,
Nephelaphyllum verruculosum,
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,