Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pilosa
ID:
309653

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Karst.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1857

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 28: 405 (1857)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000308985

Common Names

  • Pilose Bactris
  • Pilose Palm
  • Pilose Hat Palm

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Description

Bactris pilosa (also called peach palm, among many other common names) is a small, slow-growing palm with a slender trunk and fan-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, and is usually found in moist, shady forests.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris pilosa is used as a food source, for its timber, and for its medicinal properties. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Bactris pilosa has yellow flowers with five petals and a single seed in each fruit. The seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris pilosa is a shrub or small tree that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It is best to sow the seeds in spring or early summer and the cuttings should be taken in late summer or early fall.

Where to Find Bactris pilosa

Bactris pilosa is native to Central and South America and can be found growing in wet forests and along riverbanks.

Bactris pilosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris pilosa?

Bactris pilosa

What is the family of Bactris pilosa?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Bactris pilosa?

Hairy palm

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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