Geonoma multisecta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 155 (1934)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972227
Common Names
- Multisecta Geonoma
- Geonoma multisecta
- Palmilla
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma multisecta (also called Multisecta Geonoma, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Caribbean islands of Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobago, and the Lesser Antilles. It is a medium-sized palm, growing to 10 m tall, with a single trunk and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and swamps.
Uses & Benefits
Geonoma multisecta is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and stomach ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a food source for animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma multisecta 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 multisecta is a tropical palm native to Central and South America. It is a clumping palm with multiple trunks and can grow up to 10 feet tall. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed, which should be sown in a moist, well-drained potting mix. Germination can take up to a month.
Where to Find Geonoma multisecta
Geonoma multisecta is native to Central and South America. It is found in wet forests, and is common in the Amazon basin.
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-89478: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.