Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
cocoides
ID:
265067

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 48 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264399

Common Names

  • Parajubaea cocoides
  • Cocoid Parajubaea
  • Cocoid's Parajubaea

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Description

Parajubaea cocoides (also called 'Mountain Coconut', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parajubaea cocoides is used as a source of timber for furniture and construction. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Parajubaea cocoides is white or yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown nutlet. The seedlings have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Parajubaea cocoides can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from new growth and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are established.

Where to Find Parajubaea cocoides

Parajubaea cocoides is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of La Paz, Cochabamba, and Santa Cruz.

Parajubaea cocoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parajubaea cocoides?

Parajubaea cocoides

What is the family of Parajubaea cocoides?

Arecaceae

Where is Parajubaea cocoides found?

Peru

Species in the Parajubaea genus

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-147489: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.