Desmoncus polyacanthos - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1824
Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 85 (1824)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941984
Common Names
- Polyacanthos palm
- Polyacanthos rattan
- Polyacanthos climbing palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmoncus polyacanthos (also called 'Many-Spined Climbing Palm', among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests, where it grows on other trees and shrubs, and is also found in disturbed habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Desmoncus polyacanthos is used to make rope and baskets, and its leaves are used as a source of food for livestock. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmoncus polyacanthos is a small yellowish-green flower with a single petal. The seed is a small, black, ovoid seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Desmoncus polyacanthos is a climbing palm native to Central and South America. It grows best in full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed or by division of the root ball. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division of the root ball should be done in the spring or early summer.
Where to Find Desmoncus polyacanthos
Desmoncus polyacanthos is native to 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 kew-60414: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.