Aiphanes weberbaueri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1932
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 565 (1932)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932603
Common Names
- Aiphanes weberbaueri
- Weberbaueri Aiphanes
- Weberbaueri
Searching for Aiphanes weberbaueri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Aiphanes weberbaueri (also called Palmilla, among many other common names) is a palm native to Peru and Ecuador. It typically grows in humid forests and scrublands, and can reach up to 10 meters in height.
Uses & Benefits
Aiphanes weberbaueri 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
The Aiphanes weberbaueri flower has yellow petals with a red center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, light green leaves.
Searching for Aiphanes weberbaueri? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!
Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Aiphanes weberbaueri 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 weberbaueri
Aiphanes weberbaueri can be found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia and Peru.
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-5140: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.