• SILVER JOEY PALM / JOHANNESTEIJSMANNIA MAGNIFICA [REAL PLANT/LIVE PLANT]
DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY
Growth FormIt is a solitary, acaulescent (appearing to have no stem) palm.
FoliageIts leaves are simple, broadly diamond shape, with jagged leaf margins on the upper half, up to 3 m long and 2 m wide. The undersurface of the leaves are covered with white hairs which give them a silvery or grey colour. Its petioles are short, with two conspicuous yellow stripes on the underside, and are coarsely toothed along the edge.
FlowersIts small, white flowers are borne on a low and short inflorescence.
FruitsIts fruits are round, about 4 cm across, ripening brown in colour.
CultivationIt can be propagated by seed.
HabitatIt grows on steep slopes of ridges of lowland rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia.
EtymologyLatin Johannesteijsmannia, in honour of Johannes E. Teijsmann, a 19th century Dutch botanist. Latin magnifica, magnificent or beautiful, a reference to the attractive form and leaf fronds.
Plant & Rootzone Preference - ToleranceMoist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Plant DivisionAngiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon)
Plant Growth FormPalm (Solitary Palm)
LifespanPerennial
Mode of NutritionAutotrophic
Plant ShapeFountain (Palm-like)
Maximum Height3 m
BIOGEOGRAPHY
Native DistributionEndemic to Peninsular Malaysia.
Native HabitatTerrestrial
Preferred Climate ZoneTropical
Local Conservation StatusNative to Sundaland
LANDSCAPING FEATURES
LandscapingIt is suitable for growing in parks under shaded areas for its beautiful form and attractive diamond shaped leaves.
Desirable Plant FeaturesOrnamental Foliage, Ornamental Form
Landscape UsesParks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION
Light PreferenceSemi-Shade, Full Shade
Water PreferenceModerate Water
Plant Growth RateModerate
Propagation MethodSeed
FOLIAR
Foliage RetentionEvergreen
Mature Foliage Colour(s)Green, Silver / Grey
Mature Foliage Texture(s)Leathery
Foliar TypeSimple / Unifoliate
Foliar Arrangement Along StemAlternate
Foliar Attachment to StemPetiolate
Foliar Shape(s)Palm Fronds (Simple)
Foliar VenationParallel
NON - FOLIAR AND STORAGE
Trunk Type (Palm)Solitary Habit, Aboveground
FLORAL (ANGIOSPERM)
Flower & Plant Sexuality 1Bisexual Flowers
Flower Colour(s)Cream / Off-White, White
Flower GroupingCluster / Inflorescence
Flower LocationAxillary
FRUIT, SEED AND SPORE
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and GymnospermsBrown
Fruit ClassificationSimple Fruit
Fruit Type 1Indehiscent Dry Fruit

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SILVER JOEY PALM / JOHANNESTEIJSMANNIA MAGNIFICA [REAL PLANT/LIVE PLANT]

  • RM250.00