Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
farinosum
ID:
294006

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Enum. Palm. Nov. : 21 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293338

Common Names

  • Tucumã-de-farinosum
  • Tucumã-de-farinosum-do-Pará
  • Tucumã-de-farinosum-do-Tocantins

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Description

Astrocaryum farinosum (also called Farinose Palm, among many other common names) is a small palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a slender trunk and a crown of up to 4 meters in diameter. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in riverbanks and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Astrocaryum farinosum is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrocaryum farinosum has small yellow flowers with a sweet scent. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrocaryum farinosum is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed, but it is slow-growing and can take up to five years to reach maturity.

Where to Find Astrocaryum farinosum

Astrocaryum farinosum is found in Central and South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Astrocaryum farinosum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrocaryum farinosum?

Astrocaryum farinosum

What is the natural habitat of Astrocaryum farinosum?

Tropical rainforest

What is the average height of Astrocaryum farinosum?

Up to 8 meters

Species in the Astrocaryum genus

Astrocaryum acaule, Astrocaryum aculeatissimum, Astrocaryum aculeatum, Astrocaryum alatum, Astrocaryum arenarium, Astrocaryum campestre, Astrocaryum carnosum, Astrocaryum chambira, Astrocaryum chonta, Astrocaryum ciliatum, Astrocaryum confertum, Astrocaryum echinatum, Astrocaryum faranae, Astrocaryum farinosum, Astrocaryum ferrugineum, Astrocaryum giganteum, Astrocaryum gratum, Astrocaryum huaimi, Astrocaryum huicungo, Astrocaryum jauari, Astrocaryum javarense, Astrocaryum macrocalyx, Astrocaryum malybo, Astrocaryum mexicanum, Astrocaryum minus, Astrocaryum murumuru, Astrocaryum paramaca, Astrocaryum perangustatum, Astrocaryum rodriguesii, Astrocaryum sciophilum, Astrocaryum scopatum, Astrocaryum sociale, Astrocaryum standleyanum, Astrocaryum triandrum, Astrocaryum tucuma, Astrocaryum ulei, Astrocaryum urostachys, Astrocaryum vulgare, Astrocaryum pax,

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-17521: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.