It is one of the most famous palm varieties and reaches an impressive height of 8-10 feet on proper care. Cyrtostachys renda. 23 Responses to “Propagating the Lipstick Palm (Cyrtostachys renda)” james Says: July 26th, 2010 at 9:39 am. With its stunning red stalk and lush green leaves the Lipstick Palm stands out in the crowd. Heatubun. Malay Archipelago. Zone: 11 to 12. Botanical Name: Howea forsteriana If you love large indoor plants, try growing the Kentia palm. We formally designate this specimen as lectotype. The name of the genus comes from the Greek “kyrtos” = arched, and “stachys” = panicle, with reference to the arched inflorescence. Uses: This palm has limited traditional uses; stems are used for flooring and leaves for thatch. It can be grown in containers, and makes an acccent when used as specimen especially next to a pond or water feature. It loves hot weather, is water tolerant, and cold intolerant. This stunning feather palm develops a brilliantly red trunk and is very hard to find. Leaves 7 – 10 per crown, erect, stiff, to 150 cm long; sheath tubular, about 100 cm long, forming distinct crownshaft, scarlet to bright red, with scattered black thick scales; petiole elongate, 5 – 50 cm long, 1.5 – 2.5 cm wide and 1 – 2 cm thick at the base, channelled adaxially, rounded abaxially, red, indumentum as sheath; leaflets regularly arranged, leathery, 26 – 40 leaflets on each side, 56 – 107 × 3 – 6 cm at middle portion, apical leaflets 10 – 20 × 1 – 2 cm, briefly pointed with long tip and sometimes notched at apices, green, discolorous when dried, glaucous adaxially, waxy white abaxially, mid-vein with discontinuous membranous brown scales. Dennis Hundscheidt's Tropical Brisbane Garden, Australia. Position – Part shade to full sun. 2008. Height: 20 - 30 feet. Plus, there may be other photos available for you to add. http://www.besgroup.org/2011/07/12/juvenile-asian-glossy-starlings-begging-to-be-fed/, http://www.palmpedia.net/wiki/index.php5?title=Cyrtostachys_renda&oldid=168624, PALM SOCIETY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (PSSC), CENTRAL FLORIDA PALM AND CYCAD SOCIETY (CFPCS). Unless you live in a warm tropical climate, this gorgeous palm should probably be grown in a container indoors, where it can always be kept above 40° F. Commonly called the sealing wax palm, the Cyrtostachys renda is native to Malaysia, New Guinea and Sumatra. Family: Arecaceae. Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Lewis. Family: Arecaceae. Origin: Malaysia, Sumatra, Thailand, Borneo Tropical weather Brightness: half shadow Height – Will reach 6 metres (18ft) in height. General Description. (1,500 Mts. Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos. The feathered leaves of this palm appear in different shades, with pale green foliage lower down and deeper darker green leaves on the top of the tree. The transfer of Cyrtostachys lakka to a synonym of C. renda has already been made by Whitmore (1982). Cyrtostachys renda (Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm) Lipstic palm is a tropical palm that has a showy red trunk, which is the reason of its common name. It can grow to 16 metres (52 feet) tall. This page was last modified on 26 August 2009, at 01:40. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text. Botanical nomenclature: Cyrtostachys renda - lakka Common name: Lipstick Palm, Lakka Palm Family: arecaceae Height: between 4 and 6 meters. Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos. Full sunlight can burn the fronds. Lipstick palm is a tropical plant native to Malaysia, Borneo, Southern Thailand and Sumatra, where it grows in swampy areas, along riverbanks and in coastal tidal areas. 2008 IPS Biennial. "One of the hotel garden's focal points as you walked around the grounds." 2009)/Palmweb. Before them, Tucker (1992) reported, that in Singapore Botanic Garden grew C. renda ‘Ruby’ and that it was one of the most treasured specimens of all, and he also discussed a strange brown crownshafted form of C. renda in Florida. Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm. 2009)/Palmweb. Close-up. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. Brisbane Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane, Australia. Lf.- stalks brightly colored. The brilliant red trunk and leaf stems of the lipstick palm make it a must-have for any lover of tropical plants. CYRTOSTACHYS renda. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Carara National Park, Gift shop area. Height 25-30 ft.: lfts. Uhl, C.B. Waikumbas, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Cyrtostachys renda, differs from all other species in its genus, in the bright red crownshaft and leaf sheath, the lowest number of pinnae (26 – 40 on each side), the pinnae being waxy white abaxially, the inflorescence branched mostly to 2 orders (possibly up to 3), the tectum surface of pollen rugulate, and its preferred habitat in lowland peat swamp forest, in southern Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. It is, however, a highly desirable and widely cultivated ornamental for tropical regions. Duvivierianum, Pynaert. Pistillate flowers 4 – 5 × 3 – 4 mm; sepals 3 – 4 × 2 – 3 mm, imbricate, strongly keeled, dark brown to black; petals 3 – 3.5 × 2 – 2.5 mm; gynoecium 3.5 × 1.5 mm (including three recurved stigma 0.5 – 1 mm); staminodes circular, 0.5 – 1 mm height. It has a beautiful red crownshaft and will reach a height of about 16 feet. It is threatened in some areas due to reduction of lowland forests. We have formalised this typification here. Seeds 4 – 5 × 3 – 5 × 3 – 5, ellipsoid to ovoid. Palm Shape. Var. Also known as the red palm, rajah palm, and Malay: pinang rajah, Cyrtostachys renda is a slender multi-stemmed, slow-growing, clustering palm tree. In its native habitat, it can grow to over 50 feet in height, but this is unlikely in home landscapes. Bob) shimmies up one stem and cuts off one of the first, fruit-laden infructescences to become victim to Bus #4's undying thirst for palm seed.Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan. He calls it "apple", photo by BGL. Foliage. Native Range: Malay peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra. 2008 IPS Biennial. " Pronunciation of cyrtostachys renda with 2 audio pronunciations, 1 meaning and more for cyrtostachys renda. SEALING WAX PALM, LIPSTICK PALM, RED SEALING WAX PALM. Spread – Clump forming; Soil – Humus rich, moist and well drained. Cyrtostachys renda grows in lowland peat swamp forest, especially in coastal areas, but more rarely occurs in peat swamps in uplands from 0 – 500 m above sea level. CH. I soaked the seeds for a couple of days, changing the water daily, then I put it into a ziplock bag in damp peat moss. Growth Rate – Moderate … Asmussen-Lange, W.J. The lipstick palm (Cyrtostachys renda), commonly called sealing wax palm, grows to a height of 20 feet. Native to Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. Cyrtostachys renda, Cyrtostachys lakka Family: Arecaceae / Palmae Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm Origin: Malaysia, Indonesia, Borneo. Erect with a High Canopy. 2008 IPS Biennial. Baker, M.M. Botanical nomenclature: Cyrtostachys renda - lakka Common name: Lipstick Palm, Lakka Palm Family: arecaceae Height: between 4 and 6 meters. Cyrtostachys renda, Blume. Height (on average, in landscape use): 10'- 45' (usually seen on the smaller end because if its slow growing rate) Height to Spread Ratio: 3:1; Growth Rate: Slow; Landscape Values: Accent, Background, Border, Color, Edging, Facer, Filler, Foundation, Framing, Mass, Patio, Quick Effect, Screen, Sculptural Form, Space Division, Specimen (Ch.D. Editing by edric. long. Medellin, Colombia. Photo by Ryan D. Gallivan. Heatubun. Harold E. Moore annotated Beccari PB 2674 (FI) as lectotype in 1956, but to our knowledge did not publish this lectotypification. Description: Cyrtostachys renda is a small to medium sized clumping palm to 9 m of height (occasionally up to 20 m) in its native range, often only to 3-5 m elsewhere, It is a spectacular plant, with vivid red crownshaft, and petioles, making it instantly recognizable from other palms. It is originally from Malaysia, has been introduced to Costa Rica, Puerto Rico, and other tropical areas of the world. A monograph of Cyrtostachys (Arecaceae). Fruits 7 – 10 × 4 – 7 mm, ellipsoid to ovoid, light green becoming black when ripe. This heat loving, evergreen palm is native to the hot, … Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. In the case of C. lakka, Beccari (1885) cited two specimens, Beccari PB 2674 and 4038, both of which are extant at FI. (Ch.D. Ellison & Ellison (2001) introduced two cultivars, C. renda ‘Apple’ and C. renda ‘Orange Crownshaft’, followed by Waddel (2002) with his C. renda ‘Theodora Buhler’. Cyrtostachys renda is a clustering palm that features an incredible brilliant red crownshaft and petioles. Place or plant the lipstick palm in an outside location with dappled sunlight. Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture Cyrtostachys renda, Blume. Photo by Daryl O'Connor. long. Pomano Beach, FL. The small seeds germinate rapidly and the subsequent seedlings show color from quite a young age. Type: Palm or Cycad. Infraspecific taxa have been described, from cultivation and the number of these could increase in parallel to horticultural demand. Bangar, Brunei Darussalam. Origin: Malaysia, Sumatra, Thailand, Borneo Tropical weather Brightness: half shadow Species with great landscaping appeal that stands out for the bright red Tree Characteristics. Who hasn't lusted after this tropical beauty, with its scarlet crownshaft and petioles, red as sealing wax. Its strange to note that whole palm tree is covered with little ones – sort of like overcrowded and suffocating the parent plant. Common Name: sealing wax palm. Frim, Malaysia. This page has been accessed 35,099 times. From Gardenology.org - Plant Encyclopedia and Gardening wiki, http://www.gardenology.org/w/index.php?title=Cyrtostachys_renda&oldid=35101, About Gardenology.org - Plant Encyclopedia and Gardening wiki. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits). Height: 25' – 35' (7.5m – 10.5m) Spread: 12' – 20' (3.6m – 6m) Water Needs: Average, High : Maintenance: Low : Soil Type: Loam : Soil pH: Acid, Neutral : Soil Drainage: Moist but Well-Drained : Characteristics: Showy, Evergreen : Tolerance: Wet Soil : Garden Uses: Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers, Ponds and Streams: Garden Styles: Mediterranean Garden Heatubun. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions. With its striking colour schemes, this palm is in much demand by landscapers in tropical and sub tropical regions. Has Evergreen foliage. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Cyrtostachys lakka / Cyrtostachys renda. Cold Tolerance: It is not hardy, surviving only brief temperature drops down to … (Ch.D. The Cyrtostachys renda Blume (1838) is native to Malaysia, Thailand and Indonesia, where it grows in the swampy areas close to the coasts or along the waterways.. or 5,000 feet above see level), Photo by Jeff Anderson. linear or ensiform, obtuse but somewhat obliquely bifid, delicate gray beneath, the petioles dark, brownish red: spadix 3-4 ft. long, the branches nearly alternate, about 18 in. Is this a good way to germinate these seeds? How to say cyrtostachys renda in English? Cultivated as an ornamental palm for its attractive bright red stems and leaf stalks. Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. Botanical nomenclature: Cyrtostachys renda - lakka Common name: Lipstick Palm, Lakka Palm Family: arecaceae Height: between 4 and 6 meters. Cyrtostachys renda has a HPWRA (Hawai'i Pacific Weed Risk Assessment) score of 1. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae) Synonym: Cyrtostachys lakka Common Names: Sealing-wax Palm, Pinang Rajah, Maharajah Palm, Lipstick Palm, Red Sealing Wax Height: 2.0 TO 2.5 METRES OVERALL HEIGHT Cyrtostachys renda has multiple slender trunks which grow in clusters up to 10 – 20 ft tall and 1-5 ft wide. Photo by John Doughten. linear or ensiform, obtuse but somewhat obliquely bifid, delicate gray beneath, the petioles dark, brownish red: spadix 3-4 ft. long, the branches nearly alternate, about 18 in. Staminate flowers 2 – 2.5 × 2 – 3 mm, asymmetrical; sepals 1.8 – 2 × 2 mm, imbricate, rounded, strongly keeled; petals 1 – 2 × 1 – 1.8 mm, triangular, brown at apex and base; stamens 12 – 15; filaments 0.7 – 1 × 0.2 – 0.3mm; anthers 1 – 1.5 × 0.5 – 0.8mm; pollen size, long axis 36 – 43 μm, short axis 27 – 33 μm, proximal wall thickness 1.5 – 2 μm, distal wall thickness not observed, tectum surface microfossulate-rugulate, trichotomosulcate grains present; pistillode 0.7 – 1 × 0.2 – 0.5 mm, trifid. In Brief Garden, Bentota, Sri Lanka. Cyrtostachys renda. If you have a photo of this plant, please upload it! "this is a glimpse of a yellow-crownshafted palm in Floribunda Nursery, Hawaii". 4. 2009)/Palmweb. I got some seed for Cyrtostachys renda and Ive heard that it can be slow. All the cultivars of C. renda were described based on different stem and crownshaft colours. Frustratingly, they grow like weeds in South-East Asia, yet are so rarely available elsewhere. Plant Common Name. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. In the protologue of Cyrtostachys renda, no material is cited, although a reference is made to Blume’s account in Rumphia, published some years later, in which the Korthals specimen is mentioned (Blume 1838, 1843). But the moment you remove them from the “clutter” they tend not to thrive. Amazon.com : Cyrtostachys Renda (C. Lakka) Lipstick Palm - Fresh Harvest 2019-10 Seeds : Garden & Outdoor "another color of Cyrtostachys... this one is a brownish-red called 'apple'. Photo by Philippe. Does anybody have any recommendations or tips? Height: 8.00 to 15.00 feet. Heatubun, Ch.D.2009. Slender, clustering palm with up to about 3 or more adult stems up to 15 (– 20) m high. Carara National Park, 2008 costa Rica. Cyrtostachys renda is native to Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra where it grows in coastal peat swamps, sometimes reaching heights of over 30 feet. Naturally growing in swamps and highly tolerant of flooding. Sumatra. cyrtostchys lakka, height : 3.5 m: cyrtostachys lakka, height 4 m: Common names : Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm Family : arecaceae Genus : cyrtostachys Cyrtostachys lakka is a clustering palm tree which features a brilliant red petioles and crownshaft. 2008 costa Rica. Stem about 6 – 10 cm in diam., green with greyish stripes or yellow with somewhat greenish and purplish stripes, internodes 15 – 24 cm long, crown appearing shuttle-cock shaped. Height 25-30 ft.: lfts. only species found to the west of Wallace’s Line, occurring in the southern part of Thailand, Malay Peninsula, Sumatra and Borneo. Lipstick Palm Tree - Cyrtostachys renda Looking for a medium sized exotic palm tree that gets attention, the Lipstick Palm tree (Cyrtostachys renda) does that and more. Inflorescence strongly divaricate, to 90 cm long, branched to 2 (possibly 3) orders, creamy, green to dark purplish-red; peduncle 5 – 8 cm long; rachilla 27 – 73.5 cm long and 4 – 6 mm in diam., calyx persistent on rachillae when fruits fallen off; pits 2 – 5 mm in diam., 5 – 7 pits per 1 cm rachilla length. lending a helping hand; Forum member Robert Wilson (Trinidad! More Images. Back to Previous Page. Photo by Paul Latzias. ... Average Max Height (Mature) 5 - 10 ft, 10 - 20 ft: Palm Tree Radius Spacing (Mature) Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. Botanical Name – Cyrtostachys renda; Common Names – Lipstick Palm, Sealing Wax Palm. (RPS.com). The tree does not tolerate temperatures that dip below 55 degrees Fahrenheit, and prefers a location with high humidity. In the wild Lipstick palm can get up to 50ft tall. Menggalong, Sabah, Malaysia. Harley & C.E. 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