Calyptrogyne pubescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pubescens
ID:
789446
Status:
valid
Authors:
de Nevers
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Proc. Calif. Acad. Sci. , ser. 4, 48: 336 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000788779
Common Names
- Calyptrogyne Pubescens
- Pubescens Calyptrogyne
- Pubescens' Calyptrogyne
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Calyptrogyne pubescens (also called C. pubescens, among many other common names) is a palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It has a single, yellow-green flower with a yellow centre, and is native to Central America. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and is often found in tropical forests, grasslands and meadows.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrogyne pubescens is a popular garden plant, often used for its attractive yellow and white flowers. It is also used as a food source for bees and other pollinators, and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calyptrogyne pubescens is a small, yellowish-green flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, with thin, grass-like leaves.
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Calyptrogyne pubescens is a tropical plant native to Central America. It is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 6 feet in height. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed, cuttings, or air layering.
Where to Find Calyptrogyne pubescens
Calyptrogyne pubescens is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela.
Calyptrogyne pubescens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrogyne pubescens?
Calyptrogyne pubescens
What is the family of Calyptrogyne pubescens?
Arecaceae
What is the native range of Calyptrogyne pubescens?
Costa Rica and Panama
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-32739: Based on the initial data import
Gregory Clark de Nevers (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Nevers' in the authors string.