Copernicia humicola - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
humicola
ID:
922180
Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Mem. Soc. Cub. Hist. Nat. ''Felipe Poey'' 10: 22 (1936)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921515
Common Names
- Copernicia humicola
- Humicola Copernicia
- Copernicia Humicola Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia humicola (also called 'Humic Copernicia', among many other common names) is a tall palm tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in dry, open savannas and seasonally flooded grasslands. It has a grey-brown trunk with a smooth texture, and its leaves are fan-shaped, and are bright green in colour.
Uses & Benefits
Copernicia humicola is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Copernicia humicola is a small, yellowish-white flower head. The seed is a small, dark brown nutlet. The seedling is a small, grass-like plant with a single, upright stem.
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Copernicia humicola is a perennial palm that can be propagated from seed or by division of the rootstock. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It can be propagated by sowing the seeds in a light, sandy soil in late spring or early summer. It can also be propagated by dividing the rootstock in late winter or early spring. It should be planted in a sunny location and watered regularly.
Where to Find Copernicia humicola
Copernicia humicola 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-46705: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.