Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) H.Wendl.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1863
Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 21: 131 (1863)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943072
Common Names
- Dictyocaryum lamarckianum
- Lamarckianum Palm
- Lamarck's Palm
Description
Dictyocaryum lamarckianum (also called Lamarck's Dictyocaryum, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America, where it is found in a variety of habitats, including tropical rainforests, savannas, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Dictyocaryum lamarckianum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dictyocaryum lamarckianum is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dictyocaryum lamarckianum can be propagated by seed or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Dictyocaryum lamarckianum
Dictyocaryum lamarckianum can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.
Species in the Dictyocaryum genus
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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,