Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
fallaensis
ID:
922111

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 21 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921446

Common Names

  • Copernicia fallaensis
  • Falla's Copernicia
  • Fallaensis Wax Palm

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Description

Copernicia fallaensis (also called 'Falla's Copernicia', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia. It is a large tree, growing in humid forests. It has a single trunk with a crown of large palmate leaves. The flowers are small and yellow, and the fruits are small and black.

Uses & Benefits

Copernicia fallaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Copernicia fallaensis are white and yellow in color, with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copernicia fallaensis can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining potting mix that is high in organic matter. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Copernicia fallaensis

Copernicia fallaensis is native to Colombia and can be found in the Valle del Cauca region.

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-46698: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.