Attalea barreirensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Glassman
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Illinois Biol. Monogr. 59: 25 (1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295860
Common Names
- Attalea barreirensis
- Barreirensis Attalea
- Attalea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Attalea barreirensis (also called Barreiro Palm, among many other common names) is a palm native to Brazil. It grows in tropical and subtropical climates and prefers moist, sandy soils. It has a single trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Attalea barreirensis is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties. It is also used to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and digestive problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Attalea barreirensis are yellow and bell-shaped, with five petals and five sepals. The seeds are small, brown and oval-shaped, and the seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Attalea barreirensis is a small, low-growing, evergreen palm native to Brazil. It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Attalea barreirensis
Attalea barreirensis is found in the tropical rainforests of South America.
Attalea barreirensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea barreirensis?
Attalea barreirensis
What is the common name of Attalea barreirensis?
Barreirensis Attalea
What is the natural habitat of Attalea barreirensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Attalea genus
Attalea allenii, Attalea amygdalina, Attalea attaleoides, Attalea barreirensis, Attalea butyracea, Attalea cephalotus, Attalea cohune, Attalea colenda, Attalea compta, Attalea crassispatha, Attalea cuatrecasasiana, Attalea dahlgreniana, Attalea dubia, Attalea eichleri, Attalea exigua, Attalea funifera, Attalea humilis, Attalea iguadummat, Attalea insignis, Attalea luetzelburgii, Attalea maripa, Attalea microcarpa, Attalea nucifera, Attalea oleifera, Attalea phalerata, Attalea piassabossu, Attalea pindobassu, Attalea racemosa, Attalea salvadorensis, Attalea septuagenata, Attalea speciosa, Attalea spectabilis, Attalea tessmannii, Attalea voeksii, Attalea camopiensis, Attalea degranvillei, Attalea guianensis, Attalea minarum, Attalea plowmanii, Attalea teixeirana, Attalea sagotii,
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-17766: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Frederick Glassman (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glassman' in the authors string.