Rhodospatha guasareensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
guasareensis
ID:
297086
Status:
valid
Authors:
G.S.Bunting
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 337 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296418
Common Names
- Rhodospatha guasareensis
- Guasare Palm
- Guasare Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Rhodospatha guasareensis (also called 'Guasare 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 guasareensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Rhodospatha guasareensis 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Rhodospatha guasareensis is a small, solitary palm native to Venezuela. 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 guasareensis
Rhodospatha guasareensis is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Rhodospatha guasareensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rhodospatha guasareensis?
Rhodospatha guasareensis
What is the common name of Rhodospatha guasareensis?
Rhodospatha guasareensis
What is the natural habitat of Rhodospatha guasareensis?
Rhodospatha guasareensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
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:284244-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.