Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
sunkha
ID:
265069

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Moraes

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 85 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000264401

Common Names

  • Parajubaea sunkha
  • Sunkha Parajubaea
  • Sunkha's Parajubaea

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Description

Parajubaea sunkha (also called 'Sunkha Palm', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Bolivia and Peru. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Parajubaea sunkha 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 sunkha 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 sunkha 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 sunkha

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

Parajubaea sunkha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Parajubaea sunkha?

Parajubaea sunkha

What is the family of Parajubaea sunkha?

Arecaceae

Where is Parajubaea sunkha found?

Bolivia

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-147490: Based on the initial data import
Mónica Moraes Ramírez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Moraes' in the authors string.