Status:
valid
Authors:
Mart.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1842
Citation Micro:
Voy. Amér. Mér. 7(3): 10 (1842)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000965698
Common Names
- Precatoria Palmetto
- Precatoria Palm
- Precatoria Palmetto
Description
Euterpe precatoria (also called Preacher's palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest in South America. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk, reaching heights of up to 20 m (66 ft). Its leaves are pinnate, with long, narrow leaflets. It is found in moist, lowland forests and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Euterpe precatoria is used for its medicinal properties, such as treating fever, colds, headaches, and digestive issues. It is also used for its ornamental value, as it is a popular ornamental plant.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Euterpe precatoria var. longevaginata (Mart.) A.J.Hend.
Euterpe precatoria var. precatoria
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Euterpe precatoria are small and yellow, with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and fragile.
Cultivation and Propagation
Euterpe precatoria can be propagated from seed or by division of the clumps. It is best grown in moist, well-drained, acidic soil in full sun to partial shade. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). It can be pruned back to the ground in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth.
Where to Find Euterpe precatoria
Euterpe precatoria can be found in tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
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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,