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Cyrtostachys renda (orange crownshaft)

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Infraspecific Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Palm (Clustered Habit)

Biogeography

Native Habitat Terrestrial
Preferred Climate Zone Tropical

Description and Ethnobotany

Etymology Greek cyrtos, curved, Greek, stachys, spike, referring to the curved inflorescence, 

Landscaping Features

Landscape Uses Suitable for Roadsides, Parks & Gardens

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun, Semi-Shade
Water Preference Lots of Water, Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Palm) Clustering Habit, Aboveground

Image Repository

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Others

Master ID 29587
Species ID 3896
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Species record last updated on: 22 February 2022.
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