Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 81 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296264
Common Names
- Xanthopollinium Rhipidoglossum
- Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium
- Rhipidoglossum
Synonyms
- Listrostachys scheffleriana Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Mystacidium erythropollinium T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
- Mystacidium gerrardii Bolus [unknown]
- Mystacidium mahonii Rolfe [unknown]
- Mystacidium peglerae Bolus [unknown]
- Mystacidium xanthopollinium T.Durand & Schinz [unknown]
- Rhipidoglossum gerrardii Schltr. [unknown]
- Rhipidoglossum peglerae Schltr. [unknown]
- Aeranthes erythropollinia Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Aeranthes gerrardii Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Aeranthes xanthopollinia Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Diaphananthe peglerae (Bolus) Summerh. [unknown]
- Diaphananthe xanthopollinia (Rchb.f.) Summerh. [unknown]
- Epidorkis erythropollinia Kuntze [unknown]
- Epidorkis gerrardii Kuntze [unknown]
- Epidorkis xanthopollinia Kuntze [unknown]
- Angraecum gerrardii Bolus [unknown]
- Angraecum xanthopollinium Schltr. [unknown]
- Aeranthes xanthopollinius Rchb.f. [unknown]
Description
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium (also called African Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, and Gabon, and it grows in lowland tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium: This species is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium?
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium
What is the common name of Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium?
Xanthopollinium Rhipidoglossum
What is the natural habitat of Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium?
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Rhipidoglossum genus
Rhipidoglossum adoxum,
Rhipidoglossum bilobatum,
Rhipidoglossum brevifolium,
Rhipidoglossum burttii,
Rhipidoglossum candidum,
Rhipidoglossum cuneatum,
Rhipidoglossum curvatum,
Rhipidoglossum densiflorum,
Rhipidoglossum globuloso-calcaratum,
Rhipidoglossum kamerunense,
Rhipidoglossum laticalcar,
Rhipidoglossum laxiflorum,
Rhipidoglossum longicalcar,
Rhipidoglossum magnicalcar,
Rhipidoglossum melianthum,
Rhipidoglossum microphyllum,
Rhipidoglossum mildbraedii,
Rhipidoglossum montanum,
Rhipidoglossum obanense,
Rhipidoglossum ochyrae,
Rhipidoglossum orientale,
Rhipidoglossum ovale,
Rhipidoglossum oxycentron,
Rhipidoglossum paucifolium,
Rhipidoglossum polyanthum,
Rhipidoglossum polydactylum,
Rhipidoglossum pulchellum,
Rhipidoglossum rutilum,
Rhipidoglossum schimperianum,
Rhipidoglossum stellatum,
Rhipidoglossum stolzii,
Rhipidoglossum subsimplex,
Rhipidoglossum tanneri,
Rhipidoglossum tenuicalcar,
Rhipidoglossum ugandense,
Rhipidoglossum xanthopollinium,
Rhipidoglossum montealenense,
Rhipidoglossum arbonnieri,
Rhipidoglossum delepierreanum,
Rhipidoglossum brachyceras,
Rhipidoglossum pendulum,
Rhipidoglossum pusillum,
Rhipidoglossum thomense,
Rhipidoglossum leedalii,
Rhipidoglossum caffrum,
Rhipidoglossum clavatum,
Rhipidoglossum confusum,
Rhipidoglossum millarii,
Rhipidoglossum globulare,
Rhipidoglossum eggelingii,
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,