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Johannesteijsmannia altifrons
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Synonyms: | Acanthophoenix altifrons |
| Common Name: | Daun Payung, Joey Palm, Umbrella-leafed Palm, Diamond Joey |
Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Habit) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Vase |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | S.E.A |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Foliage | Large (up to 6m in length), simple and undivided leaves. Diamond shaped and have serrated edges. |
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| Fruit | Fruit is 3.9 – 4.6 cm in diameter and usually contains 1 spherical seed (rarely 2 or 3 seeded). Fruit is covered in 60 – 80 brown corky protrusions which is about 6.2 – 8.2 mm tall. Endocarp is woody, about 1 mm thick. Endosperm is bony (2.5 cm in diameter) and is penetrated by woody tissue at the base. |
| Cultivation | Does best in a warm, sheltered place. Very sensitive to root disturbance, so must be extremely careful when handling. Prefers partial shade, can grow indoors. Requires well-drained soil and avoid overwatering. Loves high humidity. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| Transplanting Tolerance | Poor / Sensitive |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Glossy / Shiny, Leathery |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Basal |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Palm Fronds (Simple) |
| Foliar Margin | Serrate / Toothed |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
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References
| References | Dransfield, J. . 1972. The genus Johannesteijsmannia H.E Moore Jr. Gardens’ Bulletin Singapore. 26. 63 - 83 Dransfield, J., Uhi, N.W., Asmussen, C.B., Baker, W.J., Harley, M.M. & Lewis, C.E. . 2008. Genera Palmarum. The Evolution and Classification of Palms. . United Kingdom: Kew Publishing. 732 |
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Others
| Master ID | 1340 |
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| Species ID | 5084 |
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