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Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Synonyms: Acanthophoenix altifrons
Common Name: Daun Payung, Joey Palm, Umbrella-leafed Palm, Diamond Joey
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| DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY | |
| Foliage | Large (up to 6m in length), simple and undivided leaves. Diamond shaped and have serrated edges. |
| Fruits | 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. |
| Plant & Rootzone Preference - Tolerance | Well-Drained Soils |
| CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS | |
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm) |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Vase |
| Maximum Height | 7 m |
| BIOGEOGRAPHY | |
| Native Distribution | S.E.A |
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Primary Rainforest, Secondary Rainforest) |
| LANDSCAPING FEATURES | |
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Parks & Gardens |
| PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION | |
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| FOLIAR | |
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
| 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) |
| NON - FOLIAR AND STORAGE | |
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
| FLORAL (ANGIOSPERM) | |
| Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
| Flower Location | Axillary |
| FRUIT, SEED AND SPORE | |
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Brown |
JOHANNESTEIJSMANNIA ALTIFRONS [REAL PLANT/LIVE PLANT]
- Brand: UniFarm
- Product Code: PT3
- Availability: In Stock