Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
932759

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 223 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932097

Common Names

  • Concinna Aiphanes
  • Concinna's Aiphanes
  • Concinna Aiphanes

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Description

Aiphanes concinna (also called Aiphanes concinna var. concinna, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests. It has oval-shaped leaves that are glossy green in color and can reach up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Aiphanes concinna is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Aiphanes concinna are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiphanes concinna is a tropical palm that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is done by seed or division of suckers.

Where to Find Aiphanes concinna

Aiphanes concinna is native to tropical regions of Central and South America.

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-5093: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.