Status:
valid
Authors:
Standl. & Moldenke
Source:
wcs
Year:
1935
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 39: 50 (1935)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295268
Common Names
- Rehdera penninervia
- Penninerved Palm
- Penninerved Majesty Palm
Description
Rehdera penninervia (also called Feather-veined Rehdera, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree native to Southeast Asia, typically found in wet lowland forests. It has small, glossy, dark green leaves and produces small white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rehdera penninervia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rehdera penninervia has small, white flowers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rehdera penninervia is a tropical evergreen shrub native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. For seed propagation, the seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. For cuttings, take semi-hardwood cuttings from the tips of the branches and root them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Rehdera penninervia
Rehdera penninervia can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Australia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands.
Rehdera penninervia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rehdera penninervia?
Rehdera penninervia
What is the common name of Rehdera penninervia?
Feather-veined rehdera
What is the natural habitat of Rehdera penninervia?
Dry sclerophyll forests and woodlands
Species in the Rehdera genus
Species in the Verbenaceae family
Acantholippia seriphioides,
Aloysia unifacialis,
Aloysia decipiens,
Aloysia barbata,
Aloysia brasiliensis,
Aloysia castellanosii,
Aloysia catamarcensis,
Aloysia chamaedryfolia,
Aloysia chiapensis,
Aloysia citrodora,
Aloysia crenata,
Aloysia densispicata,
Aloysia dusenii,
Aloysia fiebrigii,
Aloysia gentryi,
Aloysia gratissima,
Aloysia hatschbachii,
Aloysia herrerae,
Aloysia macrostachya,
Aloysia nahuire,
Aloysia oblanceolata,
Aloysia ovatifolia,
Aloysia peruviana,
Aloysia polygalifolia,
Aloysia polystachya,
Aloysia pulchra,
Aloysia salviifolia,
Aloysia schulziana,
Aloysia scorodonioides,
Aloysia sonorensis,
Aloysia spathulata,
Aloysia virgata,
Aloysia wrightii,
Aloysia velutina,
Aloysia cordata,
Aloysia arequipensis,
Aloysia coalcomana,
Aloysia salsoloides,
Aloysia deserticola,
Aloysia trifida,
Aloysia riojana,
Aloysia tarapacana,
Bouchea agrestis,
Bouchea boliviana,
Bouchea dissecta,
Bouchea notabilis,
Bouchea prismatica,
Bouchea pseudochascanum,
Bouchea rusbyi,
Bouchea spathulata,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218429-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].