Rhomboda wardii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wardii
ID:
297150
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 11: 327 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296482
Common Names
- Rhomboda wardii
- Ward's Rhomboda
- Ward's Star
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhomboda wardii (also called Ward'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 wardii 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 wardii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhomboda wardii is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It can be grown in a variety of soils, but prefers well-drained, sandy soils. It is best grown in full sun and requires minimal maintenance. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhomboda wardii
Rhomboda wardii can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Rhomboda wardii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhomboda wardii?
Rhomboda wardii
What is the common name of Rhomboda wardii?
Ward's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Rhomboda wardii?
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-178269: Based on the initial data import
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.