Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 63: 132 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788605
Common Names
- Calyptrogyne Bushy
- Bushy Calyptrogyne
- Calyptrogyne Brachystachys
Description
Calyptrogyne brachystachys (also called Short-Stalked Calyptrogyne, among many other common names) is a palm tree of the genus Calyptrogyne. It has long, feathery fronds and is native to Central America. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is often found in forests, grasslands, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrogyne brachystachys has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties. It has also been used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Calyptrogyne brachystachys has white, star-shaped flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and round with a single, pointed leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Calyptrogyne brachystachys is a tropical palm that is native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that can reach heights of up to 20 feet. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers that form at the base of the trunk.
Where to Find Calyptrogyne brachystachys
Calyptrogyne brachystachys can be found in the tropical Pacific Ocean, around the Mariana Islands and the Marshall Islands.
Calyptrogyne brachystachys FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrogyne brachystachys?
Calyptrogyne brachystachys
What is the common name of Calyptrogyne brachystachys?
Short-spiked Calyptrogyne
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrogyne brachystachys?
It is found in tropical rainforests in Central and South America
Species in the Calyptrogyne genus
Calyptrogyne allenii,
Calyptrogyne anomala,
Calyptrogyne condensata,
Calyptrogyne costatifrons,
Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana,
Calyptrogyne herrerae,
Calyptrogyne kunorum,
Calyptrogyne pubescens,
Calyptrogyne trichostachys,
Calyptrogyne baudensis,
Calyptrogyne coloradensis,
Calyptrogyne deneversii,
Calyptrogyne fortunensis,
Calyptrogyne osensis,
Calyptrogyne panamensis,
Calyptrogyne sanblasensis,
Calyptrogyne tutensis,
Calyptrogyne brachystachys,
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,