Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dindoensis
ID:
920953

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 17: 66 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920288

Common Names

  • Dindoensis Geonoma
  • Dindoensis Palm
  • Dindoensis Rattle Palm

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Description

Geonoma dindoensis (also called Geonoma, among many other common names) is a palm that can reach up to 10 m in height. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical forests. It has pinnate leaves and yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma dindoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used for medicinal purposes, such as treating skin diseases and as an antiseptic.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geonoma dindoensis is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma dindoensis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-draining, humus-rich soil and should be grown in partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Geonoma dindoensis

Geonoma dindoensis is found in Brazil.

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-465734: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.