Copernicia macroglossa - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
macroglossa
ID:
922209
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wendl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1936
Citation Micro:
Becc. in Webbia ii. 177 (1907), descr.; Leon in Rev. Soc. Geogr. Cuba, 1931,iv. 41, descr. emend.; et in Mem. Soc. Cubana Hist. Nat. x. 208 (1936).
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921544
Common Names
- Copernicia macroglossa
- Macroglossa Wax Palm
- Macroglossa Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia macroglossa (also called 'Large-tongued 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 macroglossa is a popular ornamental plant and is often used in gardens, flower beds, and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and bright flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copernicia macroglossa has small yellow flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copernicia macroglossa is a palm that is native to Cuba. 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 macroglossa
Copernicia macroglossa can be found in Cuba.
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-46708: Based on the initial data import
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.