Aiphanes multiplex - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
R.Bernal & Borchs.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 32: 119 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921251
Common Names
- Aiphanes multiplex
- Multiplex Aiphanes
- Aiphanes Multiplex
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes multiplex (also called Multiplex Aiphanes, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia. It is a small to medium-sized palm with a single trunk and long, thin leaves. It is found in humid forests in the western part of the country. It grows in the understory of the forest, on trees and rocks.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes multiplex is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Aiphanes multiplex has small, white flowers, small, round seeds, and seedlings that are light green with white spots.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes multiplex is a palm native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm with arching, feather-like leaves. It produces small, yellow flowers in the summer. Cultivation and propagation of Aiphanes multiplex is best done in a well-draining, sandy soil mix. The plant should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Propagation can be done by division of the offsets or by seed.
Where to Find Aiphanes multiplex
Aiphanes multiplex can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, including Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and Brazil.
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-466819: Based on the initial data import
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Bernal (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Bernal' in the authors string.