Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
minarum
ID:
341519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Balick, A.B.Anderson & Med.-Costa) Zona

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Palms 46: 133 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340851

Common Names

  • Attalea minarum
  • Minarum Attalea
  • False Spleenwort

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Description

Attalea minarum (also called Minarum palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Colombia. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is found in lowland rainforest habitats, usually in areas with high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea minarum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a houseplant to purify the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea minarum has white flowers with yellow centres and a sweet scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are short and have thin, pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea minarum is a large, evergreen palm native to Central America. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not always reliable.

Where to Find Attalea minarum

Attalea minarum is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.

Attalea minarum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea minarum?

Attalea minarum

What is the common name of Attalea minarum?

Minarum palm

What is the natural habitat of Attalea minarum?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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-221075: Based on the initial data import
Michael Jeffrey Balick (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balick' in the authors string.
Anthony Benett Anderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.B.Anderson' in the authors string.
Judas Tadeu de Medeiros-Costa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Med.-Costa' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.