Status:
valid
Authors:
(Wall.) Wall.
Source:
Zingiberaceae resource centre
Year:
Citation Micro:
Numer. List 6591
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000472836
Common Names
- Monolophus Secundus
- Secundus Monolophus
- Secundu Monolophus
Synonyms
- Caulokaempferia secunda (Wall.) K.Larsen [valid]
- Costus secundus Spreng. [unknown]
- Kaempferia secunda Wall. [valid]
Description
Monolophus secundus (also called Chinese fan palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to China and is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Monolophus secundus is used as an ornamental plant, for its medicinal properties, and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Monolophus secundus has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Monolophus secundus is a perennial herb that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some light frost.
Where to Find Monolophus secundus
Monolophus secundus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America.
Monolophus secundus FAQ
What is the optimal temperature for Monolophus secundus?
Monolophus secundus prefers temperatures between 65-80 degrees Fahrenheit.
What is the optimal light level for Monolophus secundus?
Monolophus secundus prefers bright, indirect light.
What is the optimal humidity level for Monolophus secundus?
Monolophus secundus prefers a humidity level of 50-70%.
Species in the Monolophus genus
Monolophus coenobialis,
Monolophus linearis,
Monolophus secundus,
Monolophus arunachalensis,
Monolophus amplexicaulis,
Monolophus bolavenensis,
Monolophus bracteatus,
Monolophus larsenii,
Monolophus pedemontanus,
Monolophus sikkimensis,
Monolophus chayanianus,
Monolophus suksathanii,
Monolophus monensis,
Species in the Zingiberaceae family
Haniffia albiflora,
Haniffia cyanescens,
Haniffia flavescens,
Haniffia santubongensis,
Hedychium biflorum,
Hedychium bijiangense,
Hedychium boloveniorum,
Hedychium bordelonianum,
Hedychium borneense,
Hedychium bousigonianum,
Hedychium brevicaule,
Hedychium calcaratum,
Hedychium carneum,
Hedychium coccineum,
Hedychium convexum,
Hedychium coronarium,
Hedychium deceptum,
Hedychium dekianum,
Hedychium densiflorum,
Hedychium elatum,
Hedychium ellipticum,
Hedychium elwesii,
Hedychium emeiense,
Hedychium erythrostemon,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavescens,
Hedychium flavum,
Hedychium forrestii,
Hedychium gardnerianum,
Hedychium glabrum,
Hedychium glaucum,
Hedychium gomezianum,
Hedychium gracillimum,
Hedychium grandiflorum,
Hedychium gratum,
Hedychium greenii,
Hedychium griersonianum,
Hedychium griffithianum,
Hedychium hasseltii,
Hedychium heteromallum,
Hedychium hirsutissimum,
Hedychium hookeri,
Hedychium horsfieldii,
Hedychium intermedium,
Hedychium kwangsiense,
Hedychium larsenii,
Hedychium lineare,
Hedychium longicornutum,
Hedychium longipedunculatum,
Hedychium luteum,