Geonoma lanata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend., Borchs. & Balslev
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Brittonia 60: 195 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835662
Common Names
- Geonoma lanata
- Woolly Geonoma
- Woolly Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma lanata (also called Woolly Geonoma, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the palm family native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a small to medium-sized palm with a solitary trunk and pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Geonoma lanata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, inflammation, and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma lanata has flowers that are yellow in color with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are thin and have a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geonoma lanata is a terrestrial orchid that can be grown in well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizomes or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained medium and kept moist in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Geonoma lanata
Geonoma lanata is native to Colombia, where it is found growing in wet lowland forests.
Geonoma lanata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Geonoma lanata?
Geonoma lanata is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
What is the growth habit of Geonoma lanata?
Geonoma lanata is a clumping, evergreen palm with long, slender leaves.
What is the size of Geonoma lanata?
Geonoma lanata can reach up to 10 feet in height.
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-372903: Based on the initial data import
Henrik Balslev (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Balslev' in the authors string.
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Finn Borchsenius (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borchs.' in the authors string.