Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
teixeirana
ID:
341525

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bondar) Zona

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Palms 46: 133 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340857

Common Names

  • Attalea teixeirana
  • Teixeira's Attalea
  • False Spleenwort

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Description

Attalea teixeirana (also called Teixeira's palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Brazil. 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 teixeirana 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

The flower of Attalea teixeirana is yellow and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed of this plant is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of this plant are small, dark green, and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea teixeirana 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 teixeirana

Attalea teixeirana is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Attalea teixeirana FAQ

What are the common names of Attalea teixeirana?

Teixeira's palm

What is the growth rate of Attalea teixeirana?

Moderate

What is the maximum height of Attalea teixeirana?

Up to 15 m

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-221082: Based on the initial data import
Gregório Bondar (1881-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bondar' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.