Aiphanes truncata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn. ex Mart.) H.Wendl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1878
Citation Micro:
Palmiers : 230 (1878)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932558
Common Names
- Truncata Aiphanes
- Truncate Aiphanes
- Truncate Palm
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Aiphanes truncata (also called Truncate 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 truncata 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 truncata has yellow flowers with red centers. Seed: The seeds of Aiphanes truncata are small, black, and oval-shaped. Seedlings: Aiphanes truncata seedlings are small and have light green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes truncata is a palm that can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be propagated by taking cuttings from the tips of the stems and planting them in a moist medium. The cuttings should be kept moist until they have rooted. Seeds can be sown in spring or summer in a warm, sunny position. The seedlings should be kept moist until they are established.
Where to Find Aiphanes truncata
Aiphanes truncata 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-5136: Based on the initial data import
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.