Aiphanes tricuspidata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Borchs., M.Ruíz & Bernal
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 41: 156 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932547
Common Names
- Tricuspidata Aiphanes
- Tricuspidate Aiphanes
- Tricuspidate Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes tricuspidata (also called Three-toothed Aiphanes, among many other common names) is a palm that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes tricuspidata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens, as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments, and as an ingredient in perfumes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower: Aiphanes tricuspidata has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Aiphanes tricuspidata are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Aiphanes tricuspidata seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes tricuspidata 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 tricuspidata
Aiphanes tricuspidata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Central and South America.
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-5135: Based on the initial data import
Henry Yesid Bernal (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bernal' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.
Martamonica Ruíz: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Ruíz' in the authors string.