Status:
valid
Authors:
Lipsky
Source:
ksu
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Trudy Bot. Sada Akad. Nauk S.S.S.R. 43: 818 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000391649
Common Names
- Turgaica Palimbia
- Turgaica Palimbiya
- Turgaica Palimbi
Description
Palimbia turgaica (also called Turgai palimbia, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree. It is native to Central Asia, where it is found in Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. It grows in dry forests, at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Palimbia turgaica is an ornamental plant that is used to add beauty to gardens and parks. Its leaves are also used for making herbal teas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Palimbia turgaica has small, yellow-green flowers with five petals and an umbel of five to twelve flowers. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Palimbia turgaica is a perennial palm that can be grown from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil in early spring. The plants should be spaced about 30 cm apart and kept well-watered. Once established, they will need little care other than occasional watering. Propagation can also be done by division of the root ball in early spring.
Where to Find Palimbia turgaica
Palimbia turgaica is native to East Asia and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.
Palimbia turgaica FAQ
What is the scientific name of Palimbia turgaica?
Palimbia turgaica
What are the common names of Palimbia turgaica?
Turgai Yam
What is the natural habitat of Palimbia turgaica?
Palimbia turgaica is native to Central Asia
Species in the Palimbia genus
Species in the Apiaceae family
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Aciphylla crosby-smithii,
Aciphylla cuthbertiana,
Aciphylla dieffenbachii,
Aciphylla dissecta,
Aciphylla divisa,
Aciphylla dobsonii,
Aciphylla ferox,
Aciphylla flexuosa,
Aciphylla glacialis,
Aciphylla glaucescens,
Aciphylla gracilis,
Aciphylla hectori,
Aciphylla hookeri,
Aciphylla horrida,
Aciphylla indurata,
Aciphylla inermis,
Aciphylla kirkii,
Aciphylla latibracteata,
Aciphylla lecomtei,
Aciphylla leighii,
Aciphylla lyallii,
Aciphylla monroi,
Aciphylla montana,
Aciphylla multisecta,
Aciphylla pinnatifida,
Aciphylla polita,
Aciphylla poppelwellii,
Aciphylla scott-thomsonii,
Aciphylla similis,
Aciphylla simplex,
Aciphylla simplicifolia,
Aciphylla spedeni,
Aciphylla squarrosa,
Aciphylla stannensis,
Aciphylla subflabellata,
Aciphylla takahea,
Aciphylla traillii,
Aciphylla traversii,
Aciphylla trifoliolata,
Aciphylla verticillata,
Acronema alpinum,
Acronema astrantiifolium,
Acronema brevipedicellatum,
Acronema bryophilum,