Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
wendlandiana
ID:
216853

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dammer ex Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 10: 855 (1929)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216182

Common Names

  • Wendland's Hyospathe
  • Hyospathe wendlandiana
  • Wendland's Hyospathe Palm

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Description

Hyospathe wendlandiana (also called 'Wendland's Palm', among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with up to 60 leaflets. It is found in rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyospathe wendlandiana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as for treating fever, diarrhea, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hyospathe wendlandiana has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyospathe wendlandiana can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hyospathe wendlandiana

Hyospathe wendlandiana is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Hyospathe wendlandiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyospathe wendlandiana?

Hyospathe wendlandiana

What is the common name of Hyospathe wendlandiana?

Wendland's Hyospathe

What is the natural habitat of Hyospathe wendlandiana?

Hyospathe wendlandiana is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-101318: Based on the initial data import
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.