Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
propinqua
ID:
443791

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ridl.) Elmer

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1919

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2979. (1919)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000443123



Common Names

  • Hornstedtia propinqua
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Description

Hornstedtia propinqua (also called Proximate 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 propinqua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. Its flowers are attractive to bees and butterflies and its leaves are used as a medicinal herb.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hornstedtia propinqua has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hornstedtia propinqua can be propagated from seed or from cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-drained soil mix. They should be kept moist until established.

Where to Find Hornstedtia propinqua

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

Hornstedtia propinqua FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hornstedtia propinqua?

Hornstedtia propinqua

What type of plant is Hornstedtia propinqua?

A shrub

Where is Hornstedtia propinqua 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,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000443123: Based on the initial data import