Geonoma operculata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 17: 108 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921595
Common Names
- Geonoma operculata
- Operculata Geonoma
- Geonoma Operculata Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Geonoma operculata (also called Operculate Geonoma, among many other common names) is a small, terrestrial palm that grows in clumps. It is native to South America and can be found in tropical rainforests, cloud forests, and dry forests. It has short, stiff leaves that are green to yellow-green in color and are arranged in a rosette pattern.
Uses & Benefits
Geonoma operculata is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and rheumatism. It is also used in the production of handicrafts and as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Geonoma operculata has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Geonoma operculata is a small shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is a slow-growing plant and can take several years to reach its full size.
Where to Find Geonoma operculata
Geonoma operculata 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-467163: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.