Contains 2 accepted taxa overall.
Characteristics
Classification
Citation
PTYCHOSPERMA Labillardiere, Mem. Cl. Sci. Math. Inst. Natl. France 1808(2): 252. 1809.
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TYPE: Ptychosperma gracile Labillardiere
Species
| Scientific Name | Common Name | Herbarium Specimens | Status | Photos |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptychosperma elegans | ALEXANDER PALM; SOLITAIRE PALM | Not Native Y | ||
| Ptychosperma macarthurii | MACARTHUR PALM | Not Native |
Identification Key
1. Plant with one stem; leaflets mostly ascending to erect
1. Plant usually cespitose; leaflets mostly horizontal to drooping
Genus Synonyms
| Synonym | Full Citation | Basionym | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Actinophloeus | Actinophloeus (Beccari) Beccari, Ann. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg 2: 126. 1885. | BASIONYM: Drymophloeus Zippelius, subg. Actinophloeus Beccari, Malesia 1: 42. 1877. | TYPE: Actinophloeus ambiguus (Beccari) Beccari (Drymophloeus ambiguus Beccari) Lectotypified by Burret, Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 24: 271. 1928. |
| Romanowia | Romanowia Sander ex André, Rev. Hort. 71: 262. 1899. | TYPE: Romanowia nicolai Sander ex André 1899. | |
| Seaforthia | Seaforthia R. Brown, Prodr. 267. 1810. | TYPE: Seaforthia elegans R. Brown | |
| Strongylocaryum | Strongylocaryum Burret, Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 95. 1936. | TYPE: Strongylocaryum macranthum Burret |