Elattostachys palauensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Sapindales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
palauensis
ID:
666947
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hosok.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Trans. Nat. Hist. Soc. Formosa 32: 16 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000666279
Common Names
- Palauensis Elattostachys
- Elattostachys Palauensis
- Palauensis Elattostachy
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Elattostachys palauensis (also called Elattostachys palauensis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the family Annonaceae. It is a small tree, growing up to 5m tall. It is native to the Palau Islands and grows in lowland rainforest and montane forest.
Uses & Benefits
Elattostachys palauensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has attractive foliage and is easy to care for.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Elattostachys palauensis is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Elattostachys palauensis is a fast-growing, evergreen, perennial herbaceous plant. It can be propagated by seed, division, or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and can tolerate partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Elattostachys palauensis
Elattostachys palauensis is native to Palau.
Elattostachys palauensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Elattostachys palauensis?
Elattostachys palauensis
What is the common name of Elattostachys palauensis?
No common name
Where is Elattostachys palauensis found?
It is found in New Guinea
Species in the Elattostachys genus
Elattostachys aiyurensis, Elattostachys angulosa, Elattostachys apetala, Elattostachys dzumacensis, Elattostachys erythrocarpa, Elattostachys globosa, Elattostachys goropuensis, Elattostachys incisa, Elattostachys megalantha, Elattostachys microcarpa, Elattostachys nervosa, Elattostachys obliquinervis, Elattostachys palauensis, Elattostachys rubrofructus, Elattostachys solomonensis, Elattostachys tetraporandra, Elattostachys venosus, Elattostachys verrucosa, Elattostachys xylocarpa, Elattostachys zippeliana,
Species in the Sapindaceae family
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2787461: Based on the initial data import
Takahide Hosokawa (1909-1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hosok.' in the authors string.