Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
deneversii
ID:
792734

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 77 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792067

Common Names

  • Calyptrogyne Deneversii
  • Deneversii Calyptrogyne
  • Deneversii Caly

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Description

Calyptrogyne deneversii (also called Denevers' Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptrogyne deneversii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Calyptrogyne deneversii has small, yellow flowers with a long, slender spur. The seed is a small, round, dark brown capsule. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single, long, thin leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptrogyne deneversii is a slow-growing palm that requires a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of suckers. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of suckers should be done when the palm is dormant in the winter months.

Where to Find Calyptrogyne deneversii

Calyptrogyne deneversii is native to Central and South America.

Calyptrogyne deneversii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Calyptrogyne deneversii?

Calyptrogyne deneversii

What is the common name of Calyptrogyne deneversii?

Denevers' Palm

What is the natural habitat of Calyptrogyne deneversii?

Tropical rainforests

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-330641: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.