Desmoncus obovoideus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
tro
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 35: 36 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001043364
Common Names
- Ovoid Desmoncus
- Ovoid Palm
- Ovoid Rattan
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmoncus obovoideus (also called Obovoid Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Central and South America. It typically grows in tropical rainforests, swamps, and other wet areas.
Uses & Benefits
Desmoncus obovoideus is used to make rope, baskets, and mats. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmoncus obovoideus is yellow, with a single yellow seed in the center. The seedlings are small, with a single yellow seed in the center and a small, white root system.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmoncus obovoideus can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is a hardy perennial and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 9-11.
Where to Find Desmoncus obovoideus
Desmoncus obovoideus can be found in Central and South America.
Species in the Desmoncus genus
Desmoncus chinantlensis, Desmoncus cirrhifera, Desmoncus costaricensis, Desmoncus giganteus, Desmoncus horridus, Desmoncus latisectus, Desmoncus leptoclonos, Desmoncus mitis, Desmoncus myriacanthos, Desmoncus orthacanthos, Desmoncus parvulus, Desmoncus polyacanthos, Desmoncus prunifer, Desmoncus pumilus, Desmoncus setosus, Desmoncus stans, Desmoncus vacivus, Desmoncus kunarius, Desmoncus moorei, Desmoncus obovoideus, Desmoncus osensis, Desmoncus interjectus, Desmoncus loretanus, Desmoncus madrensis,
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 tro-100377013: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.