Dictyocaryum ptarianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ptarianum
ID:
943736
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Steyerm.) H.E.Moore & Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Venez. 2: 139 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943074
Common Names
- Dictyocaryum ptarianum
- Ptarianum Palm
- Ptarian Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dictyocaryum ptarianum (also called Ptarian 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 ptarianum 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 ptarianum 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.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dictyocaryum ptarianum 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 ptarianum
Dictyocaryum ptarianum can be found in Central America, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica.
Species in the Dictyocaryum genus
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-61477: Based on the initial data import
Julian Alfred Steyermark (1909-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Steyerm.' in the authors string.
Harold E. Moore (1917-1980): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.E.Moore' in the authors string.