Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
peninsularis
ID:
443722

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2983. (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443054



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia Peninsularis
  • Peninsular Hornstedtia
  • Peninsular Loosestrife


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Description

Hornstedtia peninsularis (also called Peninsula Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Pandanaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized palm-like shrub, growing up to 2 m tall. It is native to Australia and New Guinea, and is found in coastal and sub-coastal habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hornstedtia peninsularis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a hedge plant, and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia peninsularis is a small, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 1 m in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Hornstedtia peninsularis

Hornstedtia peninsularis can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Hornstedtia peninsularis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia peninsularis?

Hornstedtia peninsularis

What type of plant is Hornstedtia peninsularis?

A shrub

Where is Hornstedtia peninsularis native to?

Southern India

Species in the Hornstedtia genus

Hornstedtia affinis, Hornstedtia beccarii, Hornstedtia conica, Hornstedtia conoidea, Hornstedtia cyathifera, Hornstedtia deliana, Hornstedtia elongata, Hornstedtia gracilis, Hornstedtia hainanensis, Hornstedtia havilandii, Hornstedtia incana, Hornstedtia irosinensis, Hornstedtia leonurus, Hornstedtia longipes, Hornstedtia lophophora, Hornstedtia microcheila, Hornstedtia minor, Hornstedtia minuta, Hornstedtia mollis, Hornstedtia paludosa, Hornstedtia parviflora, Hornstedtia peninsularis, Hornstedtia pininga, Hornstedtia propinqua, Hornstedtia pusilla, Hornstedtia reticosa, Hornstedtia reticulata, Hornstedtia rubra, Hornstedtia rumphii, Hornstedtia sanhan, Hornstedtia scottiana, Hornstedtia scyphifera, Hornstedtia striolata, Hornstedtia subviridis, Hornstedtia tomentosa, Hornstedtia triloba, Hornstedtia putih, Hornstedtia merahjambu, Hornstedtia bella, Hornstedtia garbosa,

Species in the Zingiberaceae family

Haniffia albiflora, Haniffia cyanescens, Haniffia flavescens, Haniffia santubongensis, Hedychium biflorum, Hedychium bijiangense, Hedychium boloveniorum, Hedychium bordelonianum, Hedychium borneense, Hedychium bousigonianum, Hedychium brevicaule, Hedychium calcaratum, Hedychium carneum, Hedychium coccineum, Hedychium convexum, Hedychium coronarium, Hedychium deceptum, Hedychium dekianum, Hedychium densiflorum, Hedychium elatum, Hedychium ellipticum, Hedychium elwesii, Hedychium emeiense, Hedychium erythrostemon, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavescens, Hedychium flavum, Hedychium forrestii, Hedychium gardnerianum, Hedychium glabrum, Hedychium glaucum, Hedychium gomezianum, Hedychium gracillimum, Hedychium grandiflorum, Hedychium gratum, Hedychium greenii, Hedychium griersonianum, Hedychium griffithianum, Hedychium hasseltii, Hedychium heteromallum, Hedychium hirsutissimum, Hedychium hookeri, Hedychium horsfieldii, Hedychium intermedium, Hedychium kwangsiense, Hedychium larsenii, Hedychium lineare, Hedychium longicornutum, Hedychium longipedunculatum, Hedychium luteum,

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