Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
strobilifera
ID:
498320

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Baker) Ridl.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
J. Straits Branch Roy. Asiat. Soc. 32:151. (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000497652



Common Names

  • Strobilifera Plagiostachys
  • Strobilifera Plagiostachys Palm
  • Fan Palm


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Synonyms

  • Alpinia brachypoda K.Schum. [valid]
  • Alpinia strobilifera Baker [valid]
  • Languas brachypoda (K.Schum.) Merr. [valid]
  • Plagiostachys borneensis Ridl. [valid]
  • Plagiostachys brachypoda (K.Schum.) Loes. [valid]

Description

Plagiostachys strobilifera (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 strobilifera 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

The flowers of Plagiostachys strobilifera are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Plagiostachys strobilifera is a slow-growing, evergreen, perennial shrub that can reach up to 4 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer. The cuttings should be about 6 inches long and the leaves should be removed from the lower half of the cutting. The cuttings should be placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Plagiostachys strobilifera

Plagiostachys strobilifera can be found in the tropical areas of Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands.

Plagiostachys strobilifera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Plagiostachys strobilifera?

Plagiostachys strobilifera

What is the common name of Plagiostachys strobilifera?

Coneflower

What is the natural habitat of Plagiostachys strobilifera?

It is native to Australia

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,

References

Henry Nicholas Ridley (1855-1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ridl.' in the authors string.
John Gilbert Baker (1834-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baker' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000497652: Based on the initial data import