Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cirrhifera
ID:
942585

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.H.Gentry & Zardini

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Ann. Missouri Bot. Gard. 75: 1436 (1988 publ. 1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941923

Common Names

  • Desmoncus cirrhifera
  • Warty Desmoncus
  • Warty Desmoncus Palm

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Description

Desmoncus cirrhifera (also called Cirrhiferous Desmoncus, among many other common names) is a shrub native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has large, leathery leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).

Uses & Benefits

Desmoncus cirrhifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for timber and as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Desmoncus cirrhifera has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmoncus cirrhifera is a climbing palm that grows up to 10-15 m in height. It is native to the tropical dry forests of Mexico and Central America. It is an easy to grow plant and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some frost. It can be pruned to keep it in shape and to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Desmoncus cirrhifera

Desmoncus cirrhifera can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

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-60358: Based on the initial data import
Elsa Matilde Zardini (1949-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zardini' in the authors string.
Alwyn Howard Gentry (1945-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.H.Gentry' in the authors string.