Copernicia glabrescens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
922130
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1907
Citation Micro:
Webbia 2: 170 (1907)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921465
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia glabrescens (also called Copernicia glabrescens, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in dry, sandy soils, as well as in meadows and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Copernicia glabrescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Copernicia glabrescens var. glabrescensCopernicia glabrescens var. ramosissima (Burret) O.Muñiz & Borhidi
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copernicia glabrescens is small and yellow, the seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are small and yellow.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copernicia glabrescens is a palm that is native to South America. It prefers full sun and well-draining soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season. Prune back in late winter to encourage new growth. Propagate by division or seed.
Where to Find Copernicia glabrescens
Copernicia glabrescens is native to Brazil and can be found in dry forests and savannas.
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-46700: Based on the initial data import
Odoardo Beccari (1843-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Becc.' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.