Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tomentosa
ID:
310378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1826

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 100 (1826)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309710

Common Names

  • Bactris tomentosa
  • Hairy Bactris
  • Hairy Palm

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Synonyms

  • Bactris arundinacea Trail [deprecated]
  • Bactris capillacea Trail [deprecated]
  • Bactris eumorpha eumorpha [unknown]
  • Bactris tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]
  • Bactris tomentosa tomentosa [unknown]

Description

Bactris tomentosa (also called Woolly Bactris, among many other common names) is a small palm tree with woolly stems native to Central and South America. It typically grows in wet areas such as swamps, marshes, and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Bactris tomentosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Bactris tomentosa is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings of Bactris tomentosa are small and have a green hue.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Bactris tomentosa is a perennial plant that is native to Central and South America. It is typically grown in full sun to partial shade and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is typically done by division or by seed. It is also possible to propagate by cuttings.

Where to Find Bactris tomentosa

Bactris tomentosa is native to Central and South America. It is a small, shrubby palm that grows in humid, tropical forests.

Bactris tomentosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Bactris tomentosa?

Bactris tomentosa

What is the common name of Bactris tomentosa?

Bactris

What is the family of Bactris tomentosa?

Arecaceae

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