Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
gelatinosa
ID:
932897

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.E.Moore

Source:
wcs

Year:
1951

Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 227 (1951)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932235

Common Names

  • Gelatinosa Aiphanes
  • Gelatinosa Cascarilla
  • Gelatinosa Wild Coffee

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Description

Aiphanes gelatinosa (also called Aiphanes Gelatinosa, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree, up to 10 m tall, with a single trunk and a rounded crown. It is native to Colombia, Venezuela, and the Caribbean. It is found in dry forests, scrublands, and coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Aiphanes gelatinosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Aiphanes gelatinosa 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiphanes gelatinosa is a palm that can reach up to 15 feet in height. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny location. Division should be done in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Aiphanes gelatinosa

Aiphanes gelatinosa can be found in tropical rainforests 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-5106: Based on the initial data import
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.