Attalea speciosa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 138 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296598
Common Names
- Attalea speciosa
- Showy Attalea
- Speciosa Attalea
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- Orbignya brejinhoensis Glassman [valid]
- Orbignya oleifera Burret [valid]
- Attalea brejinhoensis (Glassman) Zona [valid]
- Attalea vitrivir Zona [valid]
Description
Attalea speciosa (also called Speciosa, 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 speciosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Attalea speciosa is yellow, with a diameter of about 2 cm. The seed is a black, shiny, ovoid nut, about 1 cm long. Seedlings are initially small, but grow quickly to a height of about 6 m.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Attalea speciosa 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 speciosa
Attalea speciosa can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.
Attalea speciosa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea speciosa?
Attalea speciosa
What is the natural habitat of Attalea speciosa?
Tropical rainforests
What are the common names of Attalea speciosa?
Amazonian palm
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-17840: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.