Rhomboda blackii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
blackii
ID:
297130
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ames) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1998
Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 63(4): 11 (1998)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296462
Common Names
- Rhomboda blackii
- Blackii Palm
- Blackii Fan Palm
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- Hetaeria blackii Ames [unknown]
Description
Rhomboda blackii (also called Black's 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 blackii 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 blackii 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 blackii 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 blackii
Rhomboda blackii is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in tropical moist forests.
Rhomboda blackii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhomboda blackii?
Rhomboda blackii
What is the common name of Rhomboda blackii?
Black's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Rhomboda blackii?
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-178250: Based on the initial data import
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.