Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
echinulatum
ID:
836007

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

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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.

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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 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,

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