Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
escritorii
ID:
498222

Status:
valid

Authors:
Elmer

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1915

Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2910. (1915)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497554



Common Names

  • Plagiostachys Escritorii
  • Escritor's Plagiostachys
  • Escritor's Fan-Fern


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Description

Plagiostachys escritorii (also called 'Escritor's 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 escritorii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant, with its leaves being used to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Plagiostachys escritorii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiostachys escritorii 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 escritorii

Plagiostachys escritorii can be found in Southeast Asia, in the countries of Thailand, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

Plagiostachys escritorii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys escritorii?

Plagiostachys escritorii

What is the common name of Plagiostachys escritorii?

Escritor's Plume

What is the hardiness zone of Plagiostachys escritorii?

7-11

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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