Brahea decumbens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Rzed.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1955
Citation Micro:
Ciencia (Mexico) 15: 89 (1955)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000390622
Common Names
- Brahea decumbens
- Decumbens Hesper Palm
- Decumbens Hesper Palm Tree
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Brahea decumbens (also called 'Decumbent Brahea', among many other common names) is a perennial evergreen tree native to Mexico. It grows in tropical and subtropical dry forests.
Uses & Benefits
Brahea decumbens is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Brahea decumbens is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, round, yellowish-brown nut. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Brahea decumbens is a species of palm native to Mexico and Central America. It is a perennial plant with an underground root system. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the root system. It prefers a sunny location and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Brahea decumbens
Brahea decumbens is native to Mexico and is found in dry forests, scrublands, and grasslands.
Brahea decumbens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Brahea decumbens?
Brahea decumbens
What is the common name of Brahea decumbens?
Mexican blue palm
What is the natural habitat of Brahea decumbens?
It is native to Mexico
Species in the Brahea genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
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References
Jerzy Rzedowski (b.1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rzed.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:36063-2: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.