Plagiostachys ridleyi - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ridleyi
ID:
498300
Status:
valid
Authors:
Elmer
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
1915
Citation Micro:
Leafl. Philipp. Bot. 8:2911. (1915)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497632
Common Names
- Ridley's Plagiostachys
- Ridley's Plagiostachys Palm
- Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Plagiostachys ridleyi (also called Fan Flower, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has small, fan-shaped flowers that range in color from white to pink and purple. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil.
Uses & Benefits
Plagiostachys ridleyi is a popular ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a hedge or a screen. It is also used in landscaping and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Plagiostachys ridleyi is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Plagiostachys ridleyi is a low-growing, spreading shrub that grows to a height of up to 1m. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil.
Where to Find Plagiostachys ridleyi
Plagiostachys ridleyi is native to tropical and subtropical climates, primarily in Asia.
Plagiostachys ridleyi FAQ
What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys ridleyi?
Plagiostachys ridleyi
What is the common name of Plagiostachys ridleyi?
Ridley's Plagiostachys
What is the natural habitat of Plagiostachys ridleyi?
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
Adolph Daniel Edward Elmer (1870-1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Elmer' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497632: Based on the initial data import