Plagiostachys lateralis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
lateralis
ID:
498243
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Ridl.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1950
Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 32:152. (1899); Lectotypified in: Gard. Bull. Singapore 13:162. (1950) by Holttum, R.E.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497575
Common Names
- Plagiostachys Lateralis
- Lateral Plagiostachys
- Lateral Fan-Fern
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- Amomum laterale Ridl. [valid]
Description
Plagiostachys lateralis (also called 'lateral 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 lateralis is a low-growing, spreading plant that is often used as a groundcover. It has small, white flowers and is drought-tolerant. It is often used in rock gardens or as an edging plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Plagiostachys lateralis 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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Plagiostachys lateralis is an easy-to-grow plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can tolerate some drought and salt spray. Prune regularly to keep the plant compact and tidy.
Where to Find Plagiostachys lateralis
Plagiostachys lateralis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.
Plagiostachys lateralis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys lateralis?
Plagiostachys lateralis
What is the common name of Plagiostachys lateralis?
Lateral Plagiostachys
What is the natural habitat of Plagiostachys lateralis?
It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia
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
Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497575: Based on the initial data import