Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
baculifera
ID:
972683

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Poit.) Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 233 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972021

Common Names

  • Baculifera Geonoma
  • Geonoma Baculifera
  • Baculifera Geonomas

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Description

Geonoma baculifera (also called Baculifera palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and montane forests.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma baculifera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, colds, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geonoma baculifera has small yellow flowers with a single petal and a single pistil. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma baculifera can be propagated by seed or division. When propagating by seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining potting mix and keep the soil moist. When propagating by division, carefully separate the plant into several sections and replant each section in a separate pot. Make sure to provide the plant with plenty of light and water.

Where to Find Geonoma baculifera

Geonoma baculifera is native to Central and South America. It is found in tropical rainforests and wet lowland forests.

Species in the Geonoma genus

Geonoma santanderensis, Geonoma hollinensis, Geonoma lanata, Geonoma dindoensis, Geonoma gentryi, Geonoma venosa, Geonoma schizocarpa, Geonoma sanmartinensis, Geonoma operculata, Geonoma occidentalis, Geonoma peruviana, Geonoma galeanoae, Geonoma fosteri, Geonoma deneversii, Geonoma concinnoidea, Geonoma bernalii, Geonoma braunii, Geonoma aspidiifolia, Geonoma baculifera, Geonoma brenesii, Geonoma brongniartii, Geonoma calyptrogynoidea, Geonoma camana, Geonoma chlamydostachys, Geonoma chococola, Geonoma concinna, Geonoma congesta, Geonoma cuneata, Geonoma deversa, Geonoma divisa, Geonoma elegans, Geonoma epetiolata, Geonoma euspatha, Geonoma ferruginea, Geonoma frontinensis, Geonoma hugonis, Geonoma interrupta, Geonoma laxiflora, Geonoma lehmannii, Geonoma leptospadix, Geonoma longepedunculata, Geonoma longivaginata, Geonoma macrostachys, Geonoma maxima, Geonoma monospatha, Geonoma mooreana, Geonoma multisecta, Geonoma oldemanii, Geonoma oligoclona, Geonoma orbignyana,

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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