Rhapis excelsa
(Arecaceae)
Names and origins
Characters
Ecology
Uses
Conservation
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Forest type (costal, hill, lowland, peatswamp, mountains, kerangas...)
Forest Layer (emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor, liana...)
Pioneer tree, late sucessional tree
Symbiotic microorganisms (Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, ectomycorrhiza)
Seed dispersal by animals
Pollination by birds, bats, bees, beetles
Symbiosis with animals, ants
Flowering habits and frequency
Seed germination conditions and time
<p>In its native habitat of China, <i>Rhapis excelsa</i> flourishes in various scattered locations within lowland and dry forests, often on slopes at elevations reaching up to 1,000 meters. When cultivated in urban settings, it thrives best in sheltered, shaded environments; however, in areas with high humidity and well-retaining soil, it can also thrive in sunnier spots.</p> <p<i>>Rhapis excelsa</i> is generally free from disease, occasional visits from scales and mealybugs may occur. Additionally, root rot may arise from inadequate drainage, and black fungal spots on the fronds can result from suboptimal care. Propagation can be achieved through seeds or divisions, with seeds germinating readily within 6 to 10 weeks.</p>
Rhapis excelsa (Arecaceae) Rhapis excelsa (Arecaceae)