Rhomboda bantaengensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bantaengensis
ID:
297128
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J.J.Sm.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 11: 333 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296460
Common Names
- Rhomboda bantaengensis
- Bantaengensis Palm
- Bantaengensis Fan Palm
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- Hetaeria bantaengensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
Description
Rhomboda bantaengensis (also called Bantaeng palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South East Asia. It is a medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 10 m tall. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, and is also cultivated for its edible fruits.
Uses & Benefits
Rhomboda bantaengensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rhomboda bantaengensis has small, white flowers that are densely clustered in inflorescences. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhomboda bantaengensis is a palm native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Rhomboda bantaengensis
Rhomboda bantaengensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Rhomboda bantaengensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhomboda bantaengensis?
Rhomboda bantaengensis
What is the common name of Rhomboda bantaengensis?
Bantaeng Palm
What is the natural habitat of Rhomboda bantaengensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Rhomboda genus
Rhomboda abbreviata, Rhomboda alticola, Rhomboda arunachalensis, Rhomboda atrorubens, Rhomboda bantaengensis, Rhomboda blackii, Rhomboda cristata, Rhomboda dennisii, Rhomboda fanjingensis, Rhomboda lanceolata, Rhomboda longifolia, Rhomboda minahassae, Rhomboda moulmeinensis, Rhomboda pauciflora, Rhomboda petelottii, Rhomboda polygonoides, Rhomboda tokioi, Rhomboda velutina, Rhomboda wardii, Rhomboda yakusimensis, Rhomboda elbertii, Rhomboda kerintjiensis, Rhomboda pulchra,
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-178249: Based on the initial data import
Johannes Jacobus Smith (1867-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.J.Sm.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.