Aiphanes hirsuta - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 573 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932268
Common Names
- Hairy Palm
- Hairy Aiphanes
- Hairy Aiphanes Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes hirsuta (also called Aiphanes Hirsuta, 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 hirsuta 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.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Aiphanes hirsuta sub. fosteriorum (H.E.Moore) Borchs. & R.BernalAiphanes hirsuta sub. hirsuta
Aiphanes hirsuta sub. kalbreyeri (Burret) Borchs. & R.Bernal
Aiphanes hirsuta sub. intermedia Borchs. & R.Bernal
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aiphanes hirsuta are small and yellow, with four petals. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
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Aiphanes hirsuta can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or air layering. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Air layering can be done by cutting a section of stem and wrapping it in moist sphagnum moss. The stem should be kept moist until roots form.
Where to Find Aiphanes hirsuta
Aiphanes hirsuta 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-5109: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.