Bactris bidentula - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Spruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 146 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306355
Common Names
- Bactris Bidentula
- Palm Tree
- Pigmy Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris bidentula (also called Bidentate Bactris, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a single stem and a crown of leaves that can reach up to 8 meters in height. It is found in tropical lowland and montane forests, as well as in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris bidentula is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and malaria.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Bactris bidentula are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are dark green and have a single stem.
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Bactris bidentula is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae, native to South America. It is an evergreen palm growing to 4–5 m (13–16 ft) tall, with pinnate leaves 1–2 m (3.3–6.6 ft) long, each with up to 200 leaflets. The flowers are small, yellowish-green, produced in clusters in the leaf axils. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Bactris bidentula
Bactris bidentula is native to Central and South America and can be found in moist, shady areas.
Bactris bidentula FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris bidentula?
Bactris bidentula
What is the common name of Bactris bidentula?
Bidentula Palm
Where is Bactris bidentula native to?
Brazil
Species in the Bactris genus
Bactris acanthocarpa, Bactris acanthocarpoides, Bactris ana-juliae, Bactris aubletiana, Bactris bahiensis, Bactris balanophora, Bactris barronis, Bactris bidentula, Bactris bifida, Bactris brongniartii, Bactris campestris, Bactris caryotifolia, Bactris caudata, Bactris charnleyae, Bactris chaveziae, Bactris coloniata, Bactris coloradonis, Bactris concinna, Bactris constanciae, Bactris corossilla, Bactris cubensis, Bactris cuspidata, Bactris dianeura, Bactris elegans, Bactris faucium, Bactris ferruginea, Bactris fissifrons, Bactris gasipaes, Bactris gastoniana, Bactris glandulosa, Bactris glassmanii, Bactris glaucescens, Bactris gracilior, Bactris grayumii, Bactris guineensis, Bactris halmoorei, Bactris hatschbachii, Bactris herrerana, Bactris hirta, Bactris horridispatha, Bactris jamaicana, Bactris killipii, Bactris kunorum, Bactris longiseta, Bactris macroacantha, Bactris major, Bactris maraja, Bactris martiana, Bactris mexicana, Bactris militaris,
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-18766: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.