Acrocomia glaucescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lorenzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brazil. Fl. , Arec.: 21 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916536
Common Names
- Acrocomia glaucescens
- Glaucous Acrocomia
- Acrocomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrocomia glaucescens (also called Glaucous Acrocomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white spathe and spadix. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acrocomia glaucescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Acrocomia glaucescens is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with the seed being a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf that is long and narrow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrocomia glaucescens is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to South America. It can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division should be done in the spring or fall when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Acrocomia glaucescens
Acrocomia glaucescens can be found in the Glaucescens region of Mexico.
Species in the Acrocomia genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461658: Based on the initial data import
Harri Lorenzi (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorenzi' in the authors string.