Desmoncus vacivus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
L.H.Bailey
Source:
wcs
Year:
1949
Citation Micro:
Gentes Herbarum 8: 186 (1949)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942005
Common Names
- Vacivus palm
- Vacivus rattan
- Vacivus climbing palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Desmoncus vacivus (also called Vacivus Rattan, among many other common names) is a species of climbing palm native to Central and South America. It is a slender, spiny species growing up to 10 m tall, with stems up to 2 cm in diameter. It is found in tropical rainforests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Desmoncus vacivus is used for medicinal purposes and as a source of fiber for making rope and baskets.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Desmoncus vacivus 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 vacivus is a species of climbing palm native to Central America. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a moist, sandy soil.
Where to Find Desmoncus vacivus
Desmoncus vacivus is native to Central America and can be found in tropical rainforests.
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-60433: Based on the initial data import
Liberty Hyde Bailey (1858-1954): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Bailey' in the authors string.