Rhomboda yakusimensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yakusimensis
ID:
297153
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Masam.) Ormerod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Orchadian 11: 331 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296485
Common Names
- Rhomboda yakusimensis
- Yakushima Rhomboda
- Yakushima Palm
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- Zeuxine yakusimensis Masam. [unknown]
- Hetaeria cristata minor Rendle [unknown]
- Hetaeria yakusimensis (Masam.) Masam. ex Ohwi [unknown]
- Hetaeria yakusimensis (Masam.) Masam. [deprecated]
Description
Rhomboda yakusimensis (also called Yakushima 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 yakusimensis 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
Rhombospora commersonii 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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Rhomboda yakusimensis is a fast-growing, drought-tolerant species that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, sandy soils and is best grown in full sun. It requires minimal maintenance and can be propagated from seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Rhomboda yakusimensis
Rhombospora yakusimensis can be found in tropical rainforests in Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand.
Rhomboda yakusimensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhomboda yakusimensis?
Rhomboda yakusimensis
What is the family of Rhomboda yakusimensis?
Arecaceae
Where is Rhomboda yakusimensis native to?
Japan
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-178271: Based on the initial data import
Genkei Masamune (1899-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Masam.' in the authors string.
Paul Abel Ormerod (b.1969): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ormerod' in the authors string.