Ceroxylon alpinum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Bonpl. ex DC.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1804
Citation Micro:
Bull. Sci. Soc. Philom. Paris 3: 239 (1804)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835244
Common Names
- Ceroxylon alpinum
- Alpine Ceroxylon
- Alpine Wax Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Ceroxylon alpinum (also called Alpine Ceroxylon, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia. It has a single, upright trunk with long, feather-like leaves. It grows in humid tropical forests, often in shady locations.
Uses & Benefits
Ceroxylon alpinum is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating skin infections and reducing inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceroxylon alpinum is a white, star-shaped flower with six petals. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceroxylon alpinum is a palm native to Colombia. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained soil mix. The soil should be kept moist but not wet. Division is best done in spring or summer. The plant should be carefully divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Ceroxylon alpinum
Ceroxylon alpinum can be found in the Andes Mountains of South America.
Species in the Ceroxylon genus
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-37247: Based on the initial data import
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.