Geonoma congesta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Spruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 112 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972064
Common Names
- Geonoma congesta
- Congested Geonoma
- Geonoma Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma congesta (also called Congesta Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central America and South America. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing to a height of up to 8 m tall. It is found in tropical rainforests, often near rivers and streams.
Uses & Benefits
Geonoma congesta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a windbreak and as a living fence. The leaves are used to make hats, baskets, and mats.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geonoma congesta sub. congestaGeonoma congesta sub. osensis A.J.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma congesta has yellow, tubular flowers with five lobes. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings have two, oval-shaped leaves.
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Geonoma congesta can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location. Division can be done in spring or early summer. The plant should be divided into sections with at least two leaves and planted in a well-drained, sandy soil in a warm, sunny location.
Where to Find Geonoma congesta
Geonoma congesta is native to 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-89328: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.