Status:
valid
Authors:
Granv.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 14: 553 (1974 publ. 1975)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972232
Common Names
- Oldemanii Geonoma
- Geonoma oldemanii
- Palmilla
Description
Geonoma oldemanii (also called Oldemanii 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 oldemanii 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 oldemanii has small yellow flowers and small, dark brown seeds. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Geonoma oldemanii is a species of palm native to Colombia. It is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil and kept warm and moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Geonoma oldemanii
Geonoma oldemanii 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,