Attalea insignis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Drude
Source:
wcs
Year:
1897
Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. Nachtr. [Engler & Prantl] I. 56.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296238
Common Names
- Attalea insignis
- Insignis Palm
- Palm Attalea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Attalea insignis (also called African Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, and Gabon, and it grows in lowland tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Attalea insignis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Attalea insignis has small, yellow-green flowers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Attalea insignis 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 insignis
Attalea insignis is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Attalea insignis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea insignis?
Attalea insignis
What is the natural habitat of Attalea insignis?
Attalea insignis is native to tropical Africa.
What is the size of Attalea insignis?
Attalea insignis is a small plant, growing up to 10 cm tall.
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-17803: Based on the initial data import
Carl Georg Oscar Drude (1852-1933): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Drude' in the authors string.