Aiphanes grandis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borchs. & Balslev
Source:
wcs
Year:
1990
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 9: 388 (1989 publ. 1990)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932257
Common Names
- Aiphanes Grandis
- Aiphanes Palm
- Porcupine Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes grandis (also called Aiphanes Grandis, 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 grandis is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and skin diseases. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aiphanes grandis are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes grandis 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 grandis
Aiphanes grandis can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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-5108: Based on the initial data import
Henrik Balslev (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balslev' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.