Copernicia textilis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
textilis
ID:
922393
Status:
valid
Authors:
León
Source:
wcs
Year:
1931
Citation Micro:
Revista Soc. Geogr. Cuba 4: 24 (1931)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921728
Common Names
- Copernicia textilis
- Textilis Wax Palm
- Textilis Copernicia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Copernicia textilis (also called 'Copernicia', 'Copernicia textilis', 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 textilis 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 textilis has white, fragrant flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Copernicia textilis is a slow-growing palm that can be propagated from seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept warm and moist. Once the seedlings have emerged, they should be transplanted into individual containers and kept in a warm, sunny location. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize regularly with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Copernicia textilis
Copernicia textilis 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-46732: Based on the initial data import
Frère León (1871-1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'León' in the authors string.