Geonoma longivaginata - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Spruce
Source:
wcs
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 11: 109 (1869)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972184
Common Names
- Geonoma Longivaginata
- Longivaginata Palm
- Longivaginata Geonoma
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma longivaginata (also called Longivaginata 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 longivaginata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to make baskets and other handicrafts.
Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species
Geonoma longivaginata sub. longivaginataGeonoma longivaginata sub. copensis A.J.Hend.
Geonoma longivaginata sub. sanblasensis A.J.Hend.
Geonoma longivaginata sub. vallensis A.J.Hend.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma longivaginata has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geonoma longivaginata 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 longivaginata
Geonoma longivaginata 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-89438: Based on the initial data import
Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.