Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroloba
ID:
933066

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 576 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932404

Common Names

  • Macroloba Aiphanes
  • Macroloba Aiphanes Palm
  • Macroloba Aiphanes Plant

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Description

Aiphanes macroloba (also called A. macroloba, among many other common names) is a palm tree with pinnate leaves and yellow flowers. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and northern South America, and is found in humid tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Aiphanes macroloba is used as an ornamental plant and as a source of fuelwood. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Aiphanes macroloba is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiphanes macroloba can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods require high humidity and bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Aiphanes macroloba

Aiphanes macroloba is native to Colombia and can be found in wet montane forests.

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-5122: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.