Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
septuagenata
ID:
297260

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dugand

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Mutisia 18: 3 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296592

Common Names

  • Attalea septuagenata
  • Septuagenata Attalea
  • Septuagenata's Attalea

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Description

Attalea septuagenata (also called Septuagenata, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It is found in wet montane forests at elevations of 1,200–2,000 m. It has a single, unbranched trunk with a terminal crown of leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea septuagenata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea septuagenata has large, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea septuagenata can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Division is best done in the spring or fall. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a new pot.

Where to Find Attalea septuagenata

Attalea septuagenata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

Attalea septuagenata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea septuagenata?

Attalea septuagenata

What is the common name of Attalea septuagenata?

Septuagenata palm

What is the natural habitat of Attalea septuagenata?

Tropical rainforests

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-17839: Based on the initial data import
Armando Dugand (1906-1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dugand' in the authors string.