Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
sanluisensis
ID:
1304221

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 43: 15 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316675

Common Names

  • Pholidostachys Sanluisensis
  • Sanluisensis Palm
  • Pholidostachys Palm

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Description

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

Uses & Benefits

Pholidostachys sanluisensis 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 sanluisensis is yellow and has a red centre. The seed is small and round and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidostachys sanluisensis 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 sanluisensis

Pholidostachys sanluisensis is native to the San Luis Potosi region of Mexico and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Pholidostachys sanluisensis FAQ

What is the common name of Pholidostachys sanluisensis?

San Luis Pholidostachys

What is the natural habitat of Pholidostachys sanluisensis?

Tropical rainforests of Central America

What is the size of Pholidostachys sanluisensis?

It can reach a height of up to 10 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.