Allagoptera brevicalyx - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
brevicalyx
ID:
943705
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Moraes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1993
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 45: 21 (1993)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943043
Common Names
- Allagoptera brevicalyx
- Short-calyx Allagoptera
- Short-calyx Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Allagoptera brevicalyx (also called Short-calyx Allagoptera, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Allagoptera brevicalyx is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, cough, and asthma.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Allagoptera brevicalyx is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Allagoptera brevicalyx is a shrub native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist medium such as sand or vermiculite. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Allagoptera brevicalyx
Allagoptera brevicalyx can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.
Species in the Allagoptera genus
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-6144: Based on the initial data import
Mónica Moraes Ramírez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Moraes' in the authors string.