Geonoma lehmannii - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dammer ex Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1930
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 63: 180 (1930)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972171
Common Names
- Lehmannii Geonoma
- Geonoma Lehmannii
- Lehmann's Geonoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma lehmannii (also called Lehmannii 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 lehmannii is used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geonoma lehmannii sub. lehmanniiGeonoma lehmannii sub. corrugata A.J.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Geonoma lehmannii 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geonoma lehmannii is a species of palm native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It is a solitary palm, growing to 6 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 lehmannii
Geonoma lehmannii 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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-89426: Based on the initial data import
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.