Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
brachypoda
ID:
297074

Status:
valid

Authors:
G.S.Bunting

Source:
wcs

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 64: 479 (1988)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296406

Common Names

  • Rhodospatha brachypoda
  • Brachypoda Rhodospatha
  • Brachypoda Palm

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Description

Rhodospatha brachypoda (also called 'Rio Negro Palm' and 'Rio Negro Spindle Palm', among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, clustering palm species native to South America. It has a slender trunk with a diameter of up to 10 cm and a height of up to 4 m. It is found in the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in lowland rainforest and wet savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodospatha brachypoda is used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments, including fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Rhodospatha brachypoda are small and white, with five petals. The seeds are small and black, with a thin, hard shell. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodospatha brachypoda is a small, solitary palm native to Venezuela and Colombia. It grows to a height of about 10 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers that form around the base of the plant.

Where to Find Rhodospatha brachypoda

Rhodospatha brachypoda is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Rhodospatha brachypoda FAQ

What is the ideal temperature range for Rhodospatha brachypoda?

Rhodospatha brachypoda prefers temperatures between 65-75 degrees Fahrenheit.

What kind of soil does Rhodospatha brachypoda prefer?

Rhodospatha brachypoda prefers a well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Rhodospatha brachypoda need?

Rhodospatha brachypoda prefers bright, indirect light.

Species in the Rhodospatha genus

Rhodospatha badilloi, Rhodospatha bolivarana, Rhodospatha boliviensis, Rhodospatha brachypoda, Rhodospatha cardonae, Rhodospatha densinervia, Rhodospatha dissidens, Rhodospatha falconensis, Rhodospatha forgetii, Rhodospatha guasareensis, Rhodospatha kraenzlinii, Rhodospatha latifolia, Rhodospatha moritziana, Rhodospatha oblongata, Rhodospatha pellucida, Rhodospatha perezii, Rhodospatha robusta, Rhodospatha statutii, Rhodospatha steyermarkii, Rhodospatha venosa, Rhodospatha wendlandii, Rhodospatha monsalveae, Rhodospatha mukuntakia, Rhodospatha acosta-solisii, Rhodospatha brent-berlinii, Rhodospatha katipas, Rhodospatha piushaduka, Rhodospatha herrerae, Rhodospatha ovatifolia, Rhodospatha osaensis, Rhodospatha rubropunctata, Rhodospatha guanchensis, Rhodospatha arborescens, Rhodospatha rupicola,

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

George Sydney Bunting (1927-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'G.S.Bunting' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:284240-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.