Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
laxiflora
ID:
972832

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1823

Citation Micro:
Hist. Nat. Palm. 2: 12 (1823)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972170

Common Names

  • Laxiflora Geonoma
  • Geonoma Laxiflora
  • Laxiflora Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma laxiflora (also called Laxiflora Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Atlantic Forest biome of Brazil. It is a small palm, growing to a height of about 8 m. It is found in the understory of tropical moist forests, in areas of high humidity and rainfall.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma laxiflora is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geonoma laxiflora is yellow and tubular in shape. The seed is small and round with a blackish-brown color. The seedlings are thin and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma laxiflora is a species of palm native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a clumping palm, growing to 3-4 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 10 cm. The leaves are pinnate, up to 1.5 m long, with up to 40 leaflets. It is propagated by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Germination takes 2-3 months.

Where to Find Geonoma laxiflora

Geonoma laxiflora is found in 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,