Aiphanes killipii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 562 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932340
Common Names
- Killip's Aiphanes
- Killip's Palm
- Killip's Palma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes killipii (also called Killip's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to northern South America. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 6 m (20 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 15 cm (6 in) in diameter. It is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes killipii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a windbreak. It is also used for its wood, which is used to make furniture and tools.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aiphanes killipii 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 killipii 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 killipii
Aiphanes killipii is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, including Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.
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-5116: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.