Brahea armata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
S.Watson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1876
Citation Micro:
Proc. Amer. Acad. Arts 11: 146 (1876)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390424
Common Names
- Blue Hesper Palm
- Mexican Blue Palm
- Desert Fan Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesSynonyms
- Brahea roezlii Linden [unknown]
Description
Brahea armata (also called Mexican Blue Palm, among many other common names) is a fan palm native to Mexico. It has fan-shaped leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in dry and rocky habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Brahea armata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge. It is also used to make furniture and other wood products.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Brahea armata has small yellow flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have a single pair of oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brahea armata is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in a rosette. It is best grown in well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is done by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.
Where to Find Brahea armata
Brahea armata is native to the Sonoran Desert in the United States and Mexico.
Brahea armata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brahea armata?
Brahea armata
What is the family of Brahea armata?
Arecaceae
Where is Brahea armata found?
Mexico
Species in the Brahea genus
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
Sereno Watson (1826-1892): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.Watson' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664889-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.