Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
fissifrons
ID:
307837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 103 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307169

Common Names

  • Fissifrons bactris
  • Bactris fissifrons
  • Fissifrons shrub

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Description

Bactris fissifrons (also called Fissifrons palm, among many other common names) is a palm that grows up to 10 meters tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris fissifrons is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food and medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bactris fissifrons has small, yellow flowers with five petals and a short, tubular corolla. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris fissifrons is a small shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frosts. Prune after flowering to keep it compact.

Where to Find Bactris fissifrons

Bactris fissifrons is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Bactris fissifrons FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris fissifrons?

Bactris fissifrons

What type of plant is Bactris fissifrons?

Palm

Where is Bactris fissifrons 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,