Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
prunifer
ID:
942651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Poepp. ex Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1837

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 148 (1837)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941989

Common Names

  • Prunifer palm
  • Prunifer rattan
  • Prunifer climbing palm

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Description

Desmoncus prunifer (also called 'Fruiting 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 prunifer 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 prunifer 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Desmoncus prunifer 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 prunifer

Desmoncus prunifer is native to Central America and northern 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,

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