Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schizocarpa
ID:
921439

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 17: 135 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920774

Common Names

  • Geonoma Schizocarpa
  • Schizocarpa Geonoma
  • Split-Fruited Geonoma

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Description

Geonoma schizocarpa (also called Schizocarpic Palm, among many other common names) is a plant species in the family Arecaceae. It is a small palm, up to 5 m tall, with yellow flowers. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru. It grows in lowland and montane rainforest, as well as in disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma schizocarpa has been used in traditional medicine to treat fever, inflammation, and malaria. It is also used as a natural dye and as a source of food.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Geonoma schizocarpa is a yellow-green color with a white lip. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma schizocarpa is a terrestrial or epiphytic orchid species native to Mexico and Guatemala. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome. The plant should be divided every two to three years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Geonoma schizocarpa

Geonoma schizocarpa is native to 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-466301: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.