Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
concinna
ID:
307386

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 99 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000306718

Common Names

  • Concinna Bactris
  • Bactris concinna
  • Concinna Palm

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Synonyms

  • Bactris concinna concinna [unknown]
  • Bactris concinna depauperata (Trail) Drude in Mart. [unknown]

Description

Bactris concinna (also called 'Concinnate Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It typically grows in moist, shady places, such as in forests, along streams, and in swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris concinna 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 concinna has yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris concinna can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and a sunny position. It is a low-maintenance plant and is relatively drought-tolerant.

Where to Find Bactris concinna

Bactris concinna can be found in Central and South America.

Bactris concinna FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris concinna?

Bactris concinna

What is the common name of Bactris concinna?

Concinnous Palm

What is the natural habitat of Bactris concinna?

Tropical rainforests

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,