Plagiostachys breviramosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
breviramosa
ID:
498192
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cowley
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 54:142. (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497524
Common Names
- Plagiostachys breviramosa
- Breviramosa Plagiostachys
- Breviramosa Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiostachys breviramosa (also called 'short-stalked 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 short trunk. It grows in moist, well-drained soils in partial shade, and is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiostachys breviramosa 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 breviramosa 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 breviramosa 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 breviramosa
Plagiostachys breviramosa is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.
Plagiostachys breviramosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys breviramosa?
Plagiostachys breviramosa
What is the common name of Plagiostachys breviramosa?
Short-branched plagiostachys
What is the family of Plagiostachys breviramosa?
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
Elizabeth Jill Cowley (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cowley' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497524: Based on the initial data import