Cyrtostachys renda
Red sealing wax palm · Arecaceae
Also known as Cyrtostachys lakka. Common names: Lipstick palm.
Cyrtostachys renda, also known by the common names red sealing wax palm and lipstick palm, is a palm that is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia.
About Red sealing wax palm
Cyrtostachys renda, also known by the common names red sealing wax palm and lipstick palm, is a palm that is native to Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra and Borneo in Indonesia. It is the only species of the genus Cyrtostachys that can be found to the west of the Wallace Line, the faunal boundary separating the ecozones of Asia and Wallacea. Cyrtostachys renda's name is derived from several words: the Greek prefix κυρτό- (cyrto-) meaning bent or curved,...
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
| Native range | Borneo, Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
Where to buy Red sealing wax palm
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