Copernicia curtissii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
curtissii
ID:
922062
Status:
valid
Authors:
Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Webbia 2: 176 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921397
Common Names
- Copernicia curtissii
- Curtiss' Palm
- Curtiss' Wax Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia curtissii (also called Carnauba wax palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to northeastern Brazil. It is a fan palm, with the leaves having a long petiole terminating in a rounded fan of numerous leaflets. It grows in open areas in woodland and savanna, and is the primary source of carnauba wax.
Uses & Benefits
Copernicia curtissii is used for making wax, fuel, and as a source of fiber for making rope and paper.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copernicia curtissii has white flowers that are star-shaped and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and succulent.
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Copernicia curtissii is a palm that prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root ball.
Where to Find Copernicia curtissii
Copernicia curtissii is native to Cuba and can be found in dry, coastal areas.
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-46693: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.