Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
cookii
ID:
933731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bartlett

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Publ. Carnegie Inst. Wash. 461: 39 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933069

Common Names

  • Cryosophila cookii
  • Cryosophila-Cookii
  • Cryosophila Cookii

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Description

Cryosophila cookii (also called Cook's Cryosophila, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to Central America and Mexico. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Cryosophila cookii is an ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used medicinally, with its leaves being used to treat skin conditions, such as eczema and psoriasis.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryosophila cookii is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedling has a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryosophila cookii can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a light, well-drained soil. Division can be done in spring or autumn. Replant the divisions immediately and water well.

Where to Find Cryosophila cookii

Cryosophila cookii can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

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,

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