Ceroxylon peruvianum - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Galeano, Sanín & K.Mejia
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Revista Peru. Biol. 15(Supl. 1): 65 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911955
Common Names
- Peruvian Wax Palm
- Peruvian Ceroxylon
- Peruvian Ceroxylon Palm
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Ceroxylon peruvianum (also called Peruvian Wax Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Andes of Peru. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. The trunk is covered with a white, waxy coating, giving it its common name. It grows in humid montane forests, at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Ceroxylon peruvianum is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, colds, and skin conditions.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Ceroxylon peruvianum has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and round with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Ceroxylon peruvianum is a perennial plant that is easy to propagate by division. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade, and prefers moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types, and can be propagated by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Ceroxylon peruvianum
Ceroxylon peruvianum can be found in Peru.
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-456846: Based on the initial data import
Gloria Galeano Garcés (1958-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Galeano' in the authors string.
K. Mejia: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.Mejia' in the authors string.
Maria José Sanín: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sanín' in the authors string.