Status:
valid
Authors:
Galeano
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Caldasia 17: 399 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835342
Common Names
- Echinulatum Wax Palm
- Ceroxylon Echinulatum
- Echinulatum
Description
Ceroxylon echinulatum (also called Ceroxylon, among many other common names) is a palm native to South America. It has long, narrow leaves and produces white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical climates in moist, well-drained soils.
Uses & Benefits
Ceroxylon echinulatum is a popular ornamental plant, used in gardens and landscapes for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Ceroxylon echinulatum is a white or pinkish-white, 5-petalled flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, triangular nutlet. The seedlings are small, with a single pair of cotyledons and a few small, rounded leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Ceroxylon echinulatum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be propagated by seed or division.
Where to Find Ceroxylon echinulatum
Ceroxylon echinulatum is found in Colombia
Ceroxylon echinulatum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Ceroxylon echinulatum?
Ceroxylon echinulatum
What is the natural habitat of Ceroxylon echinulatum?
Tropical rainforests of South America
What is the flowering season of Ceroxylon echinulatum?
Late spring to early summer
Species in the Ceroxylon genus
Ceroxylon alpinum,
Ceroxylon amazonicum,
Ceroxylon ceriferum,
Ceroxylon echinulatum,
Ceroxylon parvifrons,
Ceroxylon parvum,
Ceroxylon pityrophyllum,
Ceroxylon quindiuense,
Ceroxylon sasaimae,
Ceroxylon ventricosum,
Ceroxylon vogelianum,
Ceroxylon peruvianum,
Ceroxylon ravenii,
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,