Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
oligoclona
ID:
972897

Status:
valid

Authors:
Trail

Source:
wcs

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
J. Bot. 14: 325 (1876)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972235

Common Names

  • Geonoma Oligoclona
  • Oligoclona Palm
  • Oligoclona Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma oligoclona (also called Oligoclona 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 small palm, growing to 5 m tall, with a single trunk and pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma oligoclona 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 oligoclona has small, white flowers with a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black, while its seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma oligoclona is a species of palm native to Colombia and Venezuela. 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 oligoclona

Geonoma oligoclona 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,

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