Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Zingiberales
Species:
secundus
ID:
473504

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

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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.

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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 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,

References