Copernicia baileyana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baileyana
ID:
921879
Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 22 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921214
Common Names
- Copernicia
- Baileyana
- Copernicia Baileyana
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia baileyana (also called Copernicia baileyana, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America. It is a large palm tree with a single, slender trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Copernicia baileyana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties and is used in traditional medicine to treat digestive issues and fever.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copernicia baileyana has white to cream-colored flowers with yellow and red markings. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with round, green leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copernicia baileyana is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cuba. It can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly, but not too often.
Where to Find Copernicia baileyana
Copernicia baileyana is native to the tropical forests of South America, including Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Species in the Copernicia genus
Copernicia alba, Copernicia baileyana, Copernicia berteroana, Copernicia brittonorum, Copernicia burretiana, Copernicia cowellii, Copernicia curbeloi, Copernicia curtissii, Copernicia ekmanii, Copernicia fallaensis, Copernicia gigas, Copernicia glabrescens, Copernicia hospita, Copernicia humicola, Copernicia longiglossa, Copernicia macroglossa, Copernicia molinetii, Copernicia occidentalis, Copernicia oxycalyx, Copernicia prunifera, Copernicia rigida, Copernicia roigii, Copernicia shaferi, Copernicia sueroana, Copernicia tectorum, Copernicia textilis, Copernicia vespertilionum, Copernicia yarey, Copernicia dahlgreniana, Copernicia macroglossa,
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-46678: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.