Bactris pliniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Granv. & A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1994
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 46: 147 (1994)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309066
Common Names
- Bactris pliniana
- Pliniana Palm
- Pliniana-Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Bactris pliniana (also called Plinian bactris, among many other common names) is a small palm native to Central and South America. It has a slender trunk and grows to a height of 5-7 m. Its leaves are pinnate and have entire margins. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and is commonly found in disturbed areas.
Uses & Benefits
Bactris pliniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments such as fever, stomach ache, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Bactris pliniana has yellow, star-shaped flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Bactris pliniana is a species of palm tree native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept at a temperature of around 25°C (77°F). Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a potting mix. The cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they have rooted.
Where to Find Bactris pliniana
Bactris pliniana is native to Central and South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical moist forests.
Bactris pliniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Bactris pliniana?
Bactris pliniana
What is the common name of Bactris pliniana?
Pliniana
What is the natural habitat of Bactris pliniana?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
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
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Jean-Jacques de Granville (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Granv.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:303760-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.