Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
panamensis
ID:
1304220

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 43: 13 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316674

Common Names

  • Pholidostachys Panamensis
  • Panamensis Palm
  • Pholidostachys Palm

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Description

Pholidostachys panamensis (also called 'Panamanian' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Panama and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pholidostachys panamensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pholidostachys panamensis is white and has a yellow centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidostachys panamensis is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Pholidostachys panamensis

Pholidostachys panamensis is native to Panama.

Pholidostachys panamensis FAQ

What is the common name of Pholidostachys panamensis?

Panama Pholidostachys

What is the natural habitat of Pholidostachys panamensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What is the size of Pholidostachys panamensis?

It can reach a height of up to 12 meters

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.