Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Species:
ovandensis
ID:
256255

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lundell) Borhidi

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Hung. 35: 310 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255587

Common Names

  • Ovandensis Arachnothryx
  • Arachnothryx ovandensis
  • Ovandensis's Arachnothryx

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Synonyms

  • Rondeletia myriantha armentalis L.O.Williams [valid]
  • Rondeletia ovandensis Lundell [valid]
  • Arachnothryx armentalis (L.O.Williams) Lorence [valid]
  • Arachnothryx myriantha armentalis (L.O.Williams) Borhidi [valid]

Description

Arachnothryx ovandensis (also called 'Ovandensis Palm', among many other common names) is an evergreen, solitary palm with a slender, grey trunk and a crown of arching, pinnate leaves. It is native to tropical Central and South America and grows in humid, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Arachnothryx ovandensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a dye for fabrics. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, skin diseases, and digestive problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Arachnothryx ovandensis has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Arachnothryx ovandensis is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 16 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and should be planted in a well-drained soil.

Where to Find Arachnothryx ovandensis

Arachnothryx ovandensis can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Peru.

Arachnothryx ovandensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Arachnothryx ovandensis?

Arachnothryx ovandensis

What is the family of Arachnothryx ovandensis?

Asteraceae

What is the common name of Arachnothryx ovandensis?

Ovandensis

Species in the Arachnothryx genus

Arachnothryx aspera, Arachnothryx bertieroides, Arachnothryx bourgaei, Arachnothryx brenesii, Arachnothryx buddleioides, Arachnothryx calycophylla, Arachnothryx calycosa, Arachnothryx capitellata, Arachnothryx caucana, Arachnothryx chaconis, Arachnothryx chiapensis, Arachnothryx chimboracensis, Arachnothryx chiriquiana, Arachnothryx colombiana, Arachnothryx costanensis, Arachnothryx cupreiflora, Arachnothryx darienensis, Arachnothryx discolor, Arachnothryx dwyeri, Arachnothryx educta, Arachnothryx euryphylla, Arachnothryx evansii, Arachnothryx fosbergii, Arachnothryx garciae, Arachnothryx ginetteae, Arachnothryx glabrata, Arachnothryx gonzaleoides, Arachnothryx gracilis, Arachnothryx gracilispica, Arachnothryx guerrerensis, Arachnothryx guettardioides, Arachnothryx heteranthera, Arachnothryx hispidula, Arachnothryx jurgensenii, Arachnothryx laniflora, Arachnothryx leucophylla, Arachnothryx linguiformis, Arachnothryx lojensis, Arachnothryx macrocalyx, Arachnothryx manantlanensis, Arachnothryx mexicana, Arachnothryx monteverdensis, Arachnothryx myriantha, Arachnothryx nebulosa, Arachnothryx nitida, Arachnothryx ovandensis, Arachnothryx ovata, Arachnothryx pansamalana, Arachnothryx perezii, Arachnothryx peruviana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-13905: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.