Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
cuneata
ID:
972731

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Spruce

Source:
wcs

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 104 (1869)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972069

Common Names

  • Geonoma Cuneata
  • Cuneata Palm
  • Cuneata Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma cuneata (also called Cuneata 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 cuneata 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 cuneata sub. irena (Borchs.) A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. sodiroi (Dammer ex Burret) A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. linearis (Burret) A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. procumbens (H.Wendl. ex Spruce) A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. cuneata
Geonoma cuneata sub. guanacastensis A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. indivisa A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. minor A.J.Hend.
Geonoma cuneata sub. rubra A.J.Hend.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geonoma cuneata has small yellow flowers that are arranged in a spiral pattern along the stem. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma cuneata 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 cuneata

Geonoma cuneata is native to the tropical rainforests of 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-89332: 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.