Attalea maripa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Aubl.) Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1844
Citation Micro:
Voy. Amér. Mér. 7(3): 123 (1844)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296358
Common Names
- Attalea maripa
- Maripa Attalea
- Maripa
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- Englerophoenix tetrasticha Barb.Rodr. [unknown]
Description
Attalea maripa (also called Maripa Palm, among many other common names) is a large palm native to Central and South America. It has a single, smooth trunk and a crown of large, feather-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical rainforest and dry deciduous forest.
Uses & Benefits
Attalea maripa is used for making furniture, baskets, and other items. It is also used for landscaping, as it is a low-maintenance plant and can be used to create a tropical look. It is also used as an air purifier, as it helps to remove toxins from the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Attalea maripa has large yellow flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are large, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are large and have two cotyledons.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Attalea maripa is a small to medium-sized palm that grows up to 15 m in height. It is found in tropical rainforests and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Divisions should be taken from mature plants and should be treated with a rooting hormone before planting.
Where to Find Attalea maripa
Attalea maripa can be found in tropical rainforests in South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Attalea maripa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea maripa?
Attalea maripa
What is the common name of Attalea maripa?
Maripa Palm
What is the natural habitat of Attalea maripa?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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-17815: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.