Geonoma concinnoidea - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 17: 50 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921647
Common Names
- Geonoma concinnoidea
- Concinnoidea's Geonoma
- Concinnoidea Geonoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma concinnoidea (also called Slender Geonoma, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. It is found in tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Geonoma concinnoidea is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used as an ornamental plant and in the production of handicrafts.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geonoma concinnoidea sub. concinnoideaGeonoma concinnoidea sub. coclensis A.J.Hend.
Geonoma concinnoidea sub. jefensis A.J.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma concinnoidea has small, white flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, brown and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, thin, upright stem and a tuft of narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geonoma concinnoidea is a tropical palm that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seeds or division. It is drought tolerant and can be pruned to maintain its shape.
Where to Find Geonoma concinnoidea
Geonoma concinnoidea is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467238: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.