Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
piassabossu
ID:
297111

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bondar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1942

Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Centr. Fomento Econ. Bahia 13: 29, 61 (1942)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296443

Common Names

  • Attalea piassabossu
  • Piassabossu Palm
  • Piassabossu Attalea

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Description

Attalea piassabossu (also called 'Piassabossu Palm', among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, clustering palm species native to South America. It has a slender trunk with a diameter of up to 10 cm and a height of up to 4 m. It is found in the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in lowland rainforest and wet savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea piassabossu is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea piassabossu has small, yellowish-green flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea piassabossu is a small, solitary palm native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of about 10 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers that form around the base of the plant.

Where to Find Attalea piassabossu

Attalea piassabossu is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Attalea piassabossu FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea piassabossu?

Attalea piassabossu

What is the family of Attalea piassabossu?

Arecaceae

Where is Attalea piassabossu native to?

Brazil

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

IPNI record: 26581-2: Originally associated with wfo-0001225742
The Plant List version 1.0, record: tro-50045863: Originally associated with wfo-0001225742
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-17823: Based on the initial data import
The Plant List version 1.1, record: tro-50045863: Originally associated with wfo-0001225742
Gregório Bondar (1881-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bondar' in the authors string.