DESCRIPTION AND ETHNOBOTANY | |
Growth Form | It is a solitary, acaulescent (appearing to have no stem) palm. |
Foliage | Its 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. |
Flowers | Its small, white flowers are borne on a low and short inflorescence. |
Fruits | Its fruits are round, about 4 cm across, ripening brown in colour. |
Cultivation | It can be propagated by seed. |
Habitat | It grows on steep slopes of ridges of lowland rainforests in Peninsular Malaysia. |
Etymology | Latin 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 - Tolerance | Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Fertile Loamy Soils |
CLASSIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS | |
Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Monocotyledon) |
Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Palm) |
Lifespan | Perennial |
Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
Maximum Height | 3 m |
BIOGEOGRAPHY | |
Native Distribution | Endemic to Peninsular Malaysia. |
Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Local Conservation Status | Native to Sundaland |
LANDSCAPING FEATURES | |
Landscaping | It is suitable for growing in parks under shaded areas for its beautiful form and attractive diamond shaped leaves. |
Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Form |
Landscape Uses | Parks & Gardens, Small Gardens, Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant |
PLANT CARE AND PROPAGATION | |
Light Preference | Semi-Shade, Full Shade |
Water Preference | Moderate Water |
Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Propagation Method | Seed |
FOLIAR | |
Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green, Silver / Grey |
Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Leathery |
Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Alternate |
Foliar Attachment to Stem | Petiolate |
Foliar Shape(s) | Palm Fronds (Simple) |
Foliar Venation | Parallel |
NON - FOLIAR AND STORAGE | |
Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
FLORAL (ANGIOSPERM) | |
Flower & Plant Sexuality 1 | Bisexual Flowers |
Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, White |
Flower Grouping | Cluster / Inflorescence |
Flower Location | Axillary |
FRUIT, SEED AND SPORE | |
Mature Fruit Colour(s) - Angiosperms and Gymnosperms | Brown |
Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
Fruit Type 1 | Indehiscent Dry Fruit |
SILVER JOEY PALM / JOHANNESTEIJSMANNIA MAGNIFICA [REAL PLANT/LIVE PLANT]
- Brand: Aviary Ginger Garden
- Product Code: PH01
- Availability: In Stock
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RM250.00