Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
tectorum
ID:
922366

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunth) Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 3: 243 (1838)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921701

Common Names

  • Copernicia tectorum
  • Tectorum Wax Palm
  • Tectorum Copernicia

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Description

Copernicia tectorum (also called 'Copernicia', 'Copernicia tectorum', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a palm with fan-shaped leaves and yellow-green flowers. It is native to South America and is found in dry, sandy soils. It is common in Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.

Uses & Benefits

Copernicia tectorum 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 tectorum has yellow flowers with five petals. The fruits contain a single seed. The seedlings have a single cotyledon and two opposite leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Copernicia tectorum is a perennial palm that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -4°C (25°F). It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings.

Where to Find Copernicia tectorum

Copernicia tectorum is native to Cuba and is found in dry forests and scrublands.

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,