Aiphanes bicornis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cerón & R.Bernal
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 26: 433 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000791052
Common Names
- Aiphanes bicornis
- Two-horned Aiphanes
- Bicornis Aiphanes
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes bicornis (also called Two-Horned Aiphanes, among many other common names) is a palm with long, thin leaves and small yellow flowers. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes bicornis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aiphanes bicornis has small, yellowish-brown flowers. Its seeds are small, brown and oval. The seedlings have thin, grass-like leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes bicornis is a hardy, evergreen perennial that grows up to 1 foot in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed. Seeds should be planted in the spring or fall in well-drained soil.
Where to Find Aiphanes bicornis
Aiphanes bicornis is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Aiphanes bicornis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Aiphanes bicornis?
Aiphanes bicornis
What type of plant is Aiphanes bicornis?
Palm
Where does Aiphanes bicornis grow?
Tropical America
Species in the Aiphanes genus
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, Aiphanes cogollo, Aiphanes bio, Aiphanes suaita,
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-329632: Based on the initial data import
Rodrigo Bernal (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bernal' in the authors string.
Carlos E. Cerón (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cerón' in the authors string.