Saribus brevifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dowe & Mogea) Bacon & W.J.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 55: 112 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921020
Common Names
- Saribus brevifolius
- Brevifolius Saribus
- Brevifolius Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Saribus brevifolius (also called 'Short-leaved saribus', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found in the tropical rainforest of the Amazon basin in South America, and is a palm tree that grows up to 15 m tall. It is found in tropical moist lowland forests and seasonally flooded forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saribus brevifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saribus brevifolius is a small, yellow flower with a red center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single stem.
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Saribus brevifolius is an evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 meters in height. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and planted in a sandy, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Saribus brevifolius
Saribus brevifolius can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Species in the Saribus 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-466574: Based on the initial data import
William John Baker (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.J.Baker' in the authors string.
John Leslie Dowe (b.1962): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dowe' in the authors string.
J.P. Mogea (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mogea' in the authors string.
Christine D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bacon' in the authors string.