Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. 230.
  • Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum
  • (P.Beauv.) G.Mann & H.Wendl.
  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum
  • Genus: Ancistrophyllum
  • Synonym: Laccosperma secundiflorum (P.Beauv.) Kuntze
  • Common/Local Name(s): secondate palm" or "hook-leaved palm.
  • Family: Palmae
  • Botanical Description: Ancistrophyllum secundiflorum is a climbing palm characterized by its long, slender stems and hook-like leaves. The stems can grow up to several meters in length, allowing the palm to climb on other vegetation. The leaves are pinnate (feather-like), with hooked leaflets that help the plant cling to other plants and structures. The flowers are small, typically arranged in clusters. The species is dioecious, meaning that male and female flowers are found on separate plants. The fruit is a small, drupe-like structure, which contains seeds.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Flowering occurs sporadically throughout the year.
  • Plant Uses: Construction, Crafts and Medicine.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: Bonny Rivers State.
  • Habit: Climber
  • Mode: Wild

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