Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
corrugata
ID:
498196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2908. (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497528



Common Names

  • Plagiostachys corrugata
  • Corrugata Plagiostachys
  • Corrugata Plant


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Description

Plagiostachys corrugata (also called 'corrugated 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 corrugata 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 corrugata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiostachys corrugata 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 corrugata

Plagiostachys corrugata is native to the Amazon basin in Brazil.

Plagiostachys corrugata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys corrugata?

Plagiostachys corrugata

What is the common name of Plagiostachys corrugata?

Corrugated Plagiostachys

Where is Plagiostachys corrugata native to?

Brazil

Species in the Plagiostachys genus

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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