Aiphanes spicata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borchs. & R.Bernal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 70: 78 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932525
Common Names
- Aiphanes spicata
- Spicata Palm
- Spicata Spiny Palm
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Aiphanes spicata (also called Spicate Aiphanes, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical forests. It is a small palm, reaching up to 5 m in height, with a trunk up to 10 cm in diameter. The leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with serrated margins.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes spicata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make a medicinal tea to treat digestive issues, headaches, and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Aiphanes spicata are yellow and tubular in shape. The seeds are small and round with a yellowish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a yellowish-green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes spicata can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and placed in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of bright, indirect light.
Where to Find Aiphanes spicata
Aiphanes spicata is native to the tropical regions of Central and South America. It can be found in the wild in rainforest areas, as well as in gardens and parks.
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-5133: 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.