Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
paradoxa
ID:
972906

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 1040 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972244

Common Names

  • Geonoma Paradoxa
  • Paradoxa Palm
  • Paradoxa Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma paradoxa (also called Paradox Geonoma, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a solitary palm growing to a height of up to 8 m (26 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm (7.9 in) in diameter. It is found in humid tropical forests, often near rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma paradoxa is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and other ailments. It is also used as a source of fiber for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Geonoma paradoxa has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma paradoxa 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 paradoxa

Geonoma paradoxa is native to the Amazon Basin in South America. It is found in moist tropical forests, often near rivers and streams.

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-89493: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.