Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
boumae
ID:
803606

Status:
valid

Authors:
W.J.Baker & D.Watling

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 59: 62 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000802940

Common Names

  • Hydriastele boumae
  • Hydriastele boumae
  • Hydriastele boumae

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Description

Hydriastele boumae (also called Bouma's hydriastele, among many other common names) is a palm, reaching up to 15 m in height. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America, and is found in humid lowland forests and in wetter areas of the savanna.

Uses & Benefits

Hydriastele boumae is an evergreen tree that is often used as a shade tree or as a windbreak. It is also used in landscaping and as a timber tree.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Hydriastele boumae is white in color and has five petals. The seed is small and round with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hydriastele boumae is a palm that is native to the tropical rainforests of South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. Division should be done in the spring or summer when the plant is actively growing. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist.

Where to Find Hydriastele boumae

Hydriastele boumae is native to New Guinea.

Hydriastele boumae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hydriastele boumae?

Hydriastele boumae

What is the family of Hydriastele boumae?

Arecaceae

What is the common name of Hydriastele boumae?

Bouma's Hydriastele

Species in the Hydriastele genus

Hydriastele aprica, Hydriastele beguinii, Hydriastele costata, Hydriastele cylindrocarpa, Hydriastele dransfieldii, Hydriastele flabellata, Hydriastele gibbsiana, Hydriastele hombronii, Hydriastele kasesa, Hydriastele kjellbergii, Hydriastele ledermanniana, Hydriastele longispatha, Hydriastele lurida, Hydriastele macrospadix, Hydriastele manusii, Hydriastele microcarpa, Hydriastele moluccana, Hydriastele montana, Hydriastele nannostachys, Hydriastele oxypetala, Hydriastele palauensis, Hydriastele pinangoides, Hydriastele procera, Hydriastele ramsayi, Hydriastele rheophytica, Hydriastele sarasinorum, Hydriastele selebica, Hydriastele variabilis, Hydriastele vitiensis, Hydriastele wendlandiana, Hydriastele boumae, Hydriastele apetiolata, Hydriastele biakensis, Hydriastele calcicola, Hydriastele divaricata, Hydriastele lanata, Hydriastele simbiakii, Hydriastele splendida, Hydriastele wosimiensis,

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-341315: Based on the initial data import
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
D. Watling: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Watling' in the authors string.