Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
gracilipes
ID:
807109

Status:
valid

Authors:
(K.Schum.) S.Sakai & Nagam.

Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Blumea 51:110. (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000806443



Common Names

  • Scaphochlamys gracilipes
  • Graceful-footed Scaphochlamys
  • Graceful-footed Scaphochlamys


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Description

Scaphochlamys gracilipes (also called Slender-footed Scaphochlamys, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 11 m tall with a trunk diameter of up to 11 cm.

Uses & Benefits

Scaphochlamys gracilipes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Scaphochlamys gracilipes has small white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Scaphochlamys gracilipes is a perennial herb that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It can be grown in containers or in the garden.

Where to Find Scaphochlamys gracilipes

Scaphochlamys gracilipes can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.

Scaphochlamys gracilipes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Scaphochlamys gracilipes?

Scaphochlamys gracilipes

What is the family of Scaphochlamys gracilipes?

Arecaceae

Where is Scaphochlamys gracilipes found?

Southeast Asia

Species in the Scaphochlamys genus

Scaphochlamys argentea, Scaphochlamys atroviridis, Scaphochlamys biloba, Scaphochlamys breviscapa, Scaphochlamys burkillii, Scaphochlamys concinna, Scaphochlamys erecta, Scaphochlamys grandis, Scaphochlamys klossii, Scaphochlamys kunstleri, Scaphochlamys lanceolata, Scaphochlamys longifolia, Scaphochlamys malaccana, Scaphochlamys minutiflora, Scaphochlamys obcordata, Scaphochlamys oculata, Scaphochlamys pennipicta, Scaphochlamys perakensis, Scaphochlamys petiolata, Scaphochlamys polyphylla, Scaphochlamys reticosa, Scaphochlamys rubescens, Scaphochlamys rubromaculata, Scaphochlamys subbiloba, Scaphochlamys sylvestris, Scaphochlamys tenuis, Scaphochlamys calcicola, Scaphochlamys abdullahii, Scaphochlamys cordata, Scaphochlamys gracilipes, Scaphochlamys laxa, Scaphochlamys mat-kilau, Scaphochlamys anomala, Scaphochlamys pusilla, Scaphochlamys krauensis, Scaphochlamys iporii, Scaphochlamys salahuddiniana, Scaphochlamys stenophylla, Scaphochlamys limiana, Scaphochlamys samunsamensis, Scaphochlamys biru,

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

Karl Moritz Schumann (1851-1904): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Schum.' in the authors string.
Hidetoshi Nagamasu (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nagam.' in the authors string.
Shoko Sakai: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Sakai' in the authors string.
RBGE Resource Centre record for wfo-0000806443: Based on the initial data import