Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deneversii
ID:
922291

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 17: 62 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921626

Common Names

  • Geonoma deneversii
  • Deneversii's Geonoma
  • Deneversii Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma deneversii (also called Denevers' Geonoma, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial palm that grows in clumps. It is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests. It has short, stiff leaves that are green to yellow-green in color and are arranged in a rosette pattern.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma deneversii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geonoma deneversii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma deneversii is a palm species native to Colombia. It is best grown in a well-draining, humus-rich soil mix with plenty of organic matter. It prefers full sun and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by seed.

Where to Find Geonoma deneversii

Geonoma deneversii 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-467201: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.