Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tokioi
ID:
297148

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Fukuy.) Ormerod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Austral. Orchid Rev. 63(4): 11 (1998)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296480



Common Names

  • Rhomboda tokioi
  • Tokioi Palm
  • Tokioi Fan Palm


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Synonyms

  • Rhomboda pogonorrhyncha (Hand.-Mazz.) Ormerod [unknown]
  • Goodyera pogonorrhyncha Hand.-Mazz. [unknown]
  • Hetaeria cristata tokioi (Fukuy.) S.S.Ying [unknown]
  • Hetaeria tokioi Fukuy. [unknown]

Description

Rhomboda tokioi (also called Tokyo 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 tokioi 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 tokioi has small, yellowish-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhomboda tokioi 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 tokioi

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

Rhomboda tokioi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhomboda tokioi?

Rhomboda tokioi

What is the common name of Rhomboda tokioi?

Tokio Palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhomboda tokioi?

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

Noriaki Fukuyama (1912-1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fukuy.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.