Bactris horridispatha - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick ex A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 79: 98 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000307644
Common Names
- Bactris horridispatha
- Horridispatha Bactris
- Horridispatha Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris horridispatha (also called Spiny Palm, among many other common names) is a perennial palm tree native to Central and South America. It has long, green leaves and a thick trunk covered in sharp spines. It typically grows in tropical rainforests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris horridispatha is used as an ornamental plant, for its timber, and for its edible fruits. The timber is used for furniture, construction, and carving. The fruits are edible and can be used to make jams and jellies.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Bactris horridispatha is a yellow, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bactris horridispatha can be propagated by division or from seed. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Bactris horridispatha
Bactris horridispatha is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
Bactris horridispatha FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris horridispatha?
Bactris horridispatha
What is the common name of Bactris horridispatha?
Hairy Path Palm
What is the habitat of Bactris horridispatha?
It is found in wet lowland forests in Honduras and Nicaragua.
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-18894: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.