Aiphanes erinacea - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(H.Karst.) H.Wendl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Palmiers : 230 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932181
Common Names
- Erinacea Aiphanes
- Erinacea Palmilla
- Erinacea Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes erinacea (also called Erinacea 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 erinacea 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
The flowers of Aiphanes erinacea are small, yellow-green in color, and have five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes erinacea 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 erinacea
Aiphanes erinacea 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-5101: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.