Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
williamsii
ID:
933742

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.H.Allen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1953

Citation Micro:
Ceiba 3: 174 (1953)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000933080

Common Names

  • Cryosophila williamsii
  • Cryosophila-Williamsii
  • Cryosophila Williamsii

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Description

Cryosophila williamsii (also called Williams' 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 williamsii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Cryosophila williamsii is small and white, with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nut. The seedlings are small and thin, with light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cryosophila williamsii 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 williamsii

Cryosophila williamsii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-51868: Based on the initial data import
Paul H. Allen (1911-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.H.Allen' in the authors string.