Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 563 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932159
Common Names
- Eggersii Aiphanes
- Eggersii Palmilla
- Eggersii Palm
Description
Aiphanes eggersii (also called Eggers' Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to the Caribbean, Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes eggersii 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 eggersii has small yellow flowers with greenish-yellow fruits that contain a single seed. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves with a reddish-brown stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes eggersii is an evergreen palm native to South America. It grows to a height of about 10 feet and has long, feathery leaves. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, but cuttings can also be used.
Where to Find Aiphanes eggersii
Aiphanes eggersii 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,