Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
307695

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trail

Source:
wcs

Year:
1875

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 31: 67 (1875)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307027

Common Names

  • Elegans Palm
  • Bactris Elegans
  • Elegans Palm Tree

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Description

Bactris elegantissima (also called Elegant Bactris, among many other common names) is a species of palm in the family Arecaceae. It is a tall, clustering palm with fan-shaped leaves and small, yellowish-green flowers. It is native to tropical South America, where it is found in open habitats, such as savannas and scrublands.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris elegans is used as a source of fuel and for construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bactris elegans has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris elegans can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in a warm, humid, and shaded environment with moist, well-drained soil. It is important to keep the soil evenly moist, but not soggy. It can be grown in a pot or in the ground.

Where to Find Bactris elegans

Bactris elegans can be found in tropical forests in Central and South America.

Bactris elegans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris elegans?

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Where is Bactris elegans found?

Bactris elegans is found in tropical South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

What does Bactris elegans look like?

Bactris elegans is a small palm with a slender, solitary trunk and a terminal crown of pinnate leaves.

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,

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