Copernicia molinetii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
molinetii
ID:
922229
Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 25 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921564
Common Names
- Copernicia molinetii
- Molinetii Wax Palm
- Molinetii Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia molinetii (also called 'Molinet'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 molinetii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Copernicia molinetii has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, upright stem and a tuft of narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Copernicia molinetii is a palm species native to Cuba. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers full sun and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by seed.
Where to Find Copernicia molinetii
Copernicia molinetii is native to Cuba and is found in dry forests and scrublands.
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-46711: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.