Status:
valid
Authors:
(Dowe) Bacon & W.J.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 55: 112 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922792
Common Names
- Saribus Chocolatinus
- Chocolate Fan Palm
- Chocolate Saribus
Description
Saribus chocolatinus (also called Chocolate Saribus, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to South America. It has an erect stem, with long, narrow leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruits are small and black. It grows in moist, shady forests.
Uses & Benefits
Saribus chocolatinus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Saribus chocolatinus is a small, white, star-shaped flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single leaf blade.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saribus chocolatinus can be propagated from seed or cuttings. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Saribus chocolatinus
Saribus chocolatinus is native to the Philippines and can be found in wet forests at elevations of up to 1,000 meters.
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
Christine D. Bacon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.D.Bacon' in the authors string.