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
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.
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
Species in the Hyospathe genus
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Actinorhytis calapparia,
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Adonidia dransfieldii,
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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,
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Aiphanes minima,
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Aiphanes pilaris,
Aiphanes simplex,
Aiphanes spicata,
Aiphanes tricuspidata,
Aiphanes truncata,
Aiphanes ulei,
Aiphanes verrucosa,
Aiphanes weberbaueri,
Aiphanes argos,
Aiphanes tatama,
Aiphanes gloria,
Aiphanes decipiens,