Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
iguadummat
ID:
296895

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Nevers

Source:
wcs

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 74: 506 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296227

Common Names

  • Iguadummat Attalea
  • Attalea Iguadummat
  • Iguadummat Attalea

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Description

Attalea iguadummat (also called 'Palma de Cera', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a medium-sized palm, reaching up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 4 m long, with up to 150 leaflets. It is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea iguadummat is a species of palm that is native to South America. It is a popular ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and low maintenance requirements. It can also be used as a windbreak or to provide shade in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea iguadummat has small, yellowish-green flowers with no petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea iguadummat is a slow-growing, clumping palm that is native to China. It is easy to propagate and cultivate. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by seed or division of the clump. It can also be propagated by taking stem cuttings.

Where to Find Attalea iguadummat

Attalea iguadummat is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.

Attalea iguadummat FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea iguadummat?

Attalea iguadummat

What is the natural habitat of Attalea iguadummat?

Attalea iguadummat is native to tropical Africa.

What is the size of Attalea iguadummat?

Attalea iguadummat is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall.

Species in the Attalea 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-17802: Based on the initial data import
Gregory Clark de Nevers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Nevers' in the authors string.