Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
spinescens
ID:
972973

Status:
valid

Authors:
H.Wendl. ex Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 63: 230 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972311

Common Names

  • Spinescens Geonoma
  • Geonoma Spinescens
  • Geonoma Thorn

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Description

Geonoma spinescens (also called 'Palmilla', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central and South America. It is a small palm with a single stem and a crown of pinnate leaves. It grows in tropical rainforests and is often found in the understory.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma spinescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: yellow, with 3-6 petals. Seed: small, black, and round. Seedlings: green, with long, thin leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma spinescens is a species of palm native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, and well-drained soil mix and should be kept moist until germination. Division of the clumps should be done in spring or early summer.

Where to Find Geonoma spinescens

Geonoma spinescens is native to the tropical forests 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-89553: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
Hermann Wendland (1825-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Wendl.' in the authors string.