Status:
valid
Authors:
Grayum
Source:
wcs
Year:
1999
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 84: 322 (1998 publ. 1999)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972038
Common Names
- Brenesii Geonoma
- Geonoma Brenesii
- Brenesii Geonomas
Description
Geonoma brenesii (also called Brenesii 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 brenesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful flower and is also used as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma brenesii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geonoma brenesii can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a well-draining potting mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Geonoma brenesii
Geonoma brenesii can be found in Central and South America.
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,