Rhapis
In this article we are going to explore Rhapis and its impact on various aspects of daily life. We will delve into different perspectives and analyzes to better understand its influence on society, the economy, politics and culture. Rhapis has been the subject of study and debate throughout history, and its relevance remains fundamental today. Through this article, we aim to examine how Rhapis has shaped and continues to shape our world, and how we can understand and address its challenges and opportunities in the future.
| Lady palms | |
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| Rhapis humilis | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Subfamily: | Coryphoideae |
| Tribe: | Trachycarpeae |
| Genus: | Rhapis L.f. ex Aiton |
| Type species | |
| Rhapis excelsa | |
Rhapis is a genus of about 10 species of small palms native to southeastern Asia from southern Japan and southern China south to Sumatra.[1] The species are commonly known as lady palms. They are fan palms (subfamily Coryphoideae), with the leaves with a bare petiole terminating in a rounded fan of numerous leaflets. The plants have thin stems growing to 3–4 m tall, branching at the base, forming clumps and are dioecious,[2] with male and female flowers produced on separate plants.
| Image | Species | Distribution |
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| Rhapis cochinchinensis (Lour.) Mart. | Thailand; Laos; Vietnam | |
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Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A.Henry | China: Fujian, Guangdong, Guizhou, Hainan, Yunnan; Vietnam; naturalized in Thailand; Japan: Ryukyu Islands |
| Rhapis gracilis Burret | China: Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan; Vietnam | |
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Rhapis humilis Blume | China: Guangxi, Guizhou; Vietnam; naturalized in Japan and Java |
| Rhapis micrantha Becc. | Laos; Vietnam | |
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Rhapis multifida Burret | China: Guangxi, Yunnan |
| Rhapis puhuongensis M.S.Trudgen, T.P.Anh & A.J.Hend. | Vietnam | |
| Rhapis robusta Burret | China: Guangxi; Vietnam | |
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Rhapis subtilis Becc. | Thailand; Laos; Cambodia; Indonesia: Sumatra |
| Rhapis vidalii Aver., T.H.Nguyên & P.K.Lôc | Vietnam |
Cultivation and uses
Several species are cultivated as ornamental plants, of which Rhapis excelsa is the most common. Rhapis excelsa and some other species are relatively cold tolerant and can be grown outdoors in subtropical or warm temperate climates. Rhapis excelsa was listed by NASA as one of the best plants for removing toxins from the air.[3]
References
- ^ Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families
- ^ Henderson, Andrew (2016). "A revision of Rhapis (Arecaceae)". Phytotaxa. 258 (2): 137. doi:10.11646/phytotaxa.258.2.3.
- ^ "Plants for Sustainable Living". 2014.
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