Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
divitiflora
ID:
296878

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell. ex Benth.) Rupp

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Vict. Naturalist 67: 207 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296210



Common Names

  • Divitiflora Rhinerrhiza
  • Rhinerrhiza Divitiflora
  • Divitiflora Star of Bethlehem


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Synonyms

  • Rhinerrhiza freemanii (Rchb.f.) Garay [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus divitiflorus F.Muell. ex Benth. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus freemanii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum divitiflorum Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Thrixspermum freemanii Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Sarcochilus freemanii G.Nicholson [unknown]

Description

Rhinerrhiza divitiflora (also called 'Diviti Palm', 'Diviti Coco', and 'Diviti Coconut', among many other common names) is a tropical, evergreen, palm tree native to Central and South America. It has a tall, slender trunk with no spines and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests, woodlands, and other humid areas.

Uses & Benefits

Rhinerrhiza divitiflora is a species of shrub that is native to South America. It is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used as a windbreak or to provide shade in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhinerrhiza divitiflora are small, yellow-green and fragrant. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhinerrhiza divitiflora is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of drought and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is also tolerant of salt spray and air pollution.

Where to Find Rhinerrhiza divitiflora

Rhinerrhiza divitiflora is native to the Amazon basin in South America.

Rhinerrhiza divitiflora FAQ

What is the common name of Rhinerrhiza divitiflora?

Diviti Flower

What is the natural habitat of Rhinerrhiza divitiflora?

It is found in dry, rocky areas of the Mediterranean region

What is the scientific classification of Rhinerrhiza divitiflora?

Kingdom: Plantae, Order: Gentianales, Family: Apocynaceae, Genus: Rhinerrhiza, Species: R. divitiflora

Species in the Rhinerrhiza genus

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-178000: Based on the initial data import
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Herman Rupp (1872-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rupp' in the authors string.