Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
malybo
ID:
294279

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1856

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 245 (1856)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293611

Common Names

  • Malybo Palm
  • Malybo Tree
  • Malybo Fruit Tree

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Description

Astrocaryum malybo (also called 'Mauritia flexuosa', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to tropical South America. It has a single trunk, up to 20 m tall, with a diameter of up to 40 cm. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 4 m long, with leaflets up to 1 m long. It is found in wet lowland forests, as well as in seasonally flooded areas.

Uses & Benefits

Astrocaryum malybo is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is used for its timber and as an ornamental tree. The wood is used for furniture, flooring, and other wood products. The leaves are used as a food source for livestock and the bark is used for tanning leather.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Astrocaryum malybo has small, yellow-green flowers that are pollinated by bees. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrocaryum malybo is a slow-growing palm that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a warm, humid environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are large enough to handle and grown in a sheltered, sunny location.

Where to Find Astrocaryum malybo

Astrocaryum malybo is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Astrocaryum malybo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrocaryum malybo?

Astrocaryum malybo

What is the common name of Astrocaryum malybo?

Spiny Palm

What is the natural habitat of Astrocaryum malybo?

Tropical forests

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,

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