Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
umbraculiformis
ID:
973012

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wess.Boer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Indig. Palms Surin. : 35 (1965)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000972350

Common Names

  • Geonoma umbraculiformis
  • Umbraculiformis Geonoma
  • Geonoma Palm

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Description

Geonoma umbraculiformis (also called Umbraculiform Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It is a clustering palm, growing in clumps of up to 10 stems, and reaching a height of up to 8 m. It is found in the understory of the rainforest, in areas with high humidity and frequent rain.

Uses & Benefits

Geonoma umbraculiformis 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

Geonoma umbraculiformis has small, yellow flowers with three petals and three sepals. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have three leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Geonoma umbraculiformis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in spring or early summer. The plant can be divided into smaller clumps and replanted in a well-drained soil mix.

Where to Find Geonoma umbraculiformis

Geonoma umbraculiformis is native to the Amazon rainforest and can be found in Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.

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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