Bactris caryotifolia - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1826
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 106 (1826)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306523
Common Names
- Caryotifolia Bactris
- Caryotifolia Palm
- Caryotifolia Cabbage Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris caryotifolia (also called Carya Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Central America. It has a slender trunk and grows in coastal areas and dry forests. It is found in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris caryotifolia is used for medicinal purposes, as a source of fuel, and for weaving baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bactris caryotifolia is small, yellow and tubular. The seed is a small, black, round nut. The seedlings are small and thin.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bactris caryotifolia is cultivated in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by seed or division.
Where to Find Bactris caryotifolia
Bactris caryotifolia is native to the Amazon basin in South America.
Bactris caryotifolia FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris caryotifolia?
Bactris caryotifolia
Where is Bactris caryotifolia found?
Mexico
What is the growth habit of Bactris caryotifolia?
It is a perennial herb with a woody base
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-18782: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.