Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
polygonoides
ID:
297146

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 11: 333 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296478



Common Names

  • Rhomboda polygonoides
  • Polygonoides Palm
  • Polygonoides Fan Palm


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Synonyms

  • Orchiodes polygonoides (F.Muell.) Kuntze [unknown]
  • Zeuxine dipera Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zeuxine falcatula (J.J.Sm.) Schltr. [unknown]
  • Zeuxine polygonoides (F.Muell.) P.J.Cribb [unknown]
  • Zeuxine torricellensis Schltr. [unknown]
  • Epipactis polygonoides A.A.Eaton [unknown]
  • Goodyera polygonoides F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Hetaeria falcatula J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hetaeria gautierensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]
  • Hetaeria polygonoides (F.Muell.) Dockrill [unknown]
  • Hetaeria torricellensis J.J.Sm. [unknown]

Description

Rhomboda polygonoides (also called Polygonal 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 polygonoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhomboda polygonoides 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhomboda polygonoides 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 polygonoides

Rhomboda polygonoides can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.

Rhomboda polygonoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhomboda polygonoides?

Rhomboda polygonoides

What is the common name of Rhomboda polygonoides?

Polygon-leaved Palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhomboda polygonoides?

Tropical rainforests

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-178265: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.