Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
plumeriana
ID:
789760

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Lourteig

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 65: 484 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000789093

Common Names

  • Calyptronoma plumeriana
  • Calyptronoma palm
  • Palm lily

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Description

Calyptronoma plumeriana (also called 'Plumer's Calyptronoma', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm that grows up to 15 meters tall and is native to Central America and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Calyptronoma plumeriana is used in the garden as an ornamental plant and is also used in the production of dyes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Calyptronoma plumeriana is yellow, and the seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single, slender stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Calyptronoma plumeriana is a perennial herbaceous plant that is propagated by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the garden. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every few months.

Where to Find Calyptronoma plumeriana

Gelasine uruguaiensis is native to the Caribbean islands of Cuba, Hispaniola, and Jamaica.

Calyptronoma plumeriana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Gelasine uruguaiensis?

Gelasine uruguaiensis

What is the common name of Gelasine uruguaiensis?

Uruguayan Daisy

What is the natural habitat of Gelasine uruguaiensis?

Grasslands and open woodlands

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-32769: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Alicia Lourteig (1913-2003): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lourteig' in the authors string.