Status:
valid
Authors:
Bondar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1942
Citation Micro:
Bol. Inst. Centr. Fomento Econ. Bahia 13: 30, 62 (1942)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296452
Common Names
- Attalea pindobassu
- Pindobassu Palm
- Pindobassu Attalea
Synonyms
- Attalea seabrensis Glassman [valid]
Description
Attalea pindobassu (also called 'Pindobassu 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 pindobassu 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 pindobassu has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in inflorescences. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Attalea pindobassu is a palm native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood and rooted in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the cuttings in a warm, humid environment with indirect light.
Where to Find Attalea pindobassu
Attalea pindobassu is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.
Attalea pindobassu FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea pindobassu?
Attalea pindobassu
What is the common name of Attalea pindobassu?
Pindobassu Palm
What is the natural habitat of Attalea pindobassu?
Tropical rainforests
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,