Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
roigii
ID:
922322

Status:
valid

Authors:
León

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 17 (1931)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921657

Common Names

  • Copernicia roigii
  • Roig's Wax Palm
  • Roigii Copernicia

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Description

Copernicia roigii (also called Roig's Copernicia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Cuba. It is found in tropical dry forests.

Uses & Benefits

Copernicia roigii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Copernicia roigii has white, fragrant flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copernicia roigii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Copernicia roigii

Copernicia roigii is native to the tropical rainforests of Cuba.

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-46725: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.