Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
major
ID:
308837

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jacq.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1781

Citation Micro:
Select. Stirp. Amer. Hist. , ed. 2: 134 (1781)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308169

Common Names

  • Palm Bactris
  • Palm Bactris
  • Palm Bactris

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Synonyms

  • Pyrenoglyphis cruegeriana (Griseb.) Burret [deprecated]

Description

Bactris major (also called Major Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Central and South America. It has a single trunk and a crown of large, fan-shaped leaves. It grows in moist, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris major is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive problems, skin ailments, and as a diuretic. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Bactris major var. infesta (Mart.) Drude
Bactris major var. major
Bactris major var. socialis (Mart.) Drude

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bactris major is a small, white, five-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, hard nut. The seedlings are small and delicate, with two small, opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris major is a perennial shrub native to Central and South America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed in the spring or by cuttings in the summer. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame and kept moist until germination occurs. Cuttings should be taken in the summer when the plant is actively growing.

Where to Find Bactris major

Bactris major can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Bactris major FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris major?

Bactris major

What is the common name of Bactris major?

Palm

What is the natural habitat of Bactris major?

Tropical rainforest

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