Aiphanes duquei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 13: 492 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932138
Common Names
- Duque's Aiphanes
- Palmilla
- Palmilla Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes duquei (also called Aiphanes duquei var. duquei, 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 duquei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Aiphanes duquei has small yellow flowers with greenish-yellow fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish-brown stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes duquei is a palm that can be grown from seeds or suckers. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It can be propagated from suckers taken in spring or summer. The suckers should be taken from the base of the plant and should be planted in a moist medium such as sand or perlite.
Where to Find Aiphanes duquei
Aiphanes duquei is native to Colombia. It can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in disturbed habitats. It is also cultivated as an ornamental plant.
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-5097: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.