Bactris chaveziae - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 79: 49 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306618
Common Names
- Bactris Chaveziae
- Chavez's Palm
- Chavez's Bactris
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris chaveziae (also called Chávez's bactris, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small palm with a single, slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to Colombia, where it grows in tropical moist and wet forests.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris chaveziae 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
Bactris chaveziae has small, yellow flowers with four petals and a single, central pistil. The seed is a small, black, glossy nut. The seedlings are small, with long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bactris chaveziae is a species of palm native to South America. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is typically propagated by seed, but can also be propagated by division of the clumps. It prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil.
Where to Find Bactris chaveziae
Bactris chaveziae can be found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America.
Bactris chaveziae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris chaveziae?
Bactris chaveziae
What type of plant is Bactris chaveziae?
It is a species of palm in the Arecaceae family.
Where is Bactris chaveziae found?
It is native to Central and South America.
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-18791: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.