Plagiostachys bracteolata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bracteolata
ID:
498188
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.M.Sm.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 42:270. (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497520
Common Names
- Plagiostachys bracteolata
- Bracteolata Plagiostachys
- Bracteolata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiostachys bracteolata (also called 'Chinese fan palm', among many other common names) is a small palm tree native to China and Japan. It has fan-shaped leaves with a deep green color and a single trunk. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiostachys bracteolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiostachys bracteolata has white flowers with yellowish-green tips and a yellowish-green centre. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a few leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiostachys bracteolata can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in well-drained, moist soil. It is tolerant of coastal conditions and can be pruned to shape.
Where to Find Plagiostachys bracteolata
Plagiostachys bracteolata is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.
Plagiostachys bracteolata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys bracteolata?
Plagiostachys bracteolata
What is the common name of Plagiostachys bracteolata?
Bracteolate plagiostachys
What is the family of Plagiostachys bracteolata?
Asteraceae
Species in the Plagiostachys genus
Plagiostachys albiflora, Plagiostachys austrosinensis, Plagiostachys bracteolata, Plagiostachys breviramosa, Plagiostachys corrugata, Plagiostachys crocydocalyx, Plagiostachys elegans, Plagiostachys escritorii, Plagiostachys glandulosa, Plagiostachys lateralis, Plagiostachys mucida, Plagiostachys parva, Plagiostachys parviflora, Plagiostachys philippinensis, Plagiostachys ridleyi, Plagiostachys rolfei, Plagiostachys strobilifera, Plagiostachys sumatrensis, Plagiostachys uviformis, Plagiostachys lasiophylla, Plagiostachys oblanceolata, Plagiostachys brevicalcarata, Plagiostachys longicaudata, Plagiostachys megacarpa, Plagiostachys roseiflora, Plagiostachys viridisepala, Plagiostachys nicobarica, Plagiostachys odorata, Plagiostachys lata, Plagiostachys altistachya,
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
Rosemary Margaret Smith (1933-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.M.Sm.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497520: Based on the initial data import