Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
dahlgreniana
ID:
1304147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Verdecia

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 60: 88 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316601

Common Names

  • Copernicia dahlgreniana
  • Dahlgren's Wax Palm
  • Dahlgreniana Wax Palm

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Description

Copernicia dahlgreniana (also called Palas palm, among many other common names) is a species of fan palm native to Southeast Asia. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a single trunk and a crown of fan-shaped leaves. It is found in rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Copernicia dahlgreniana is used as a source of wood for furniture and other wood products, as well as for fuel and construction materials. It is also used in traditional medicine and as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Copernicia dahlgreniana is small, white and has a bell-shaped structure. The seed is round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Copernicia dahlgreniana

Copernicia dahlgreniana is native to Cuba.

Copernicia dahlgreniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Copernicia dahlgreniana?

Copernicia dahlgreniana

What is the common name of Copernicia dahlgreniana?

Dahlgren's Palm

What is the natural habitat of Copernicia dahlgreniana?

Tropical rainforests of South America

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

Raúl Verdecia Pérez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Verdecia' in the authors string.