Status:
valid
Authors:
(Ridl.) Bacon & W.J.Baker
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 55: 115 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922809
Common Names
- Saribus Woodfordii
- Woodfordii Fan Palm
- Woodfordii Saribus
Description
Saribus woodfordii (also called Woodford's Palm, among many other common names) is a palm tree native to South America. It has long, feathery leaves and produces small, yellow flowers. It typically grows in moist, tropical climates and is found in rainforests, swamps, and along riverbanks.
Uses & Benefits
Saribus woodfordii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a shade tree.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Saribus woodfordii has small white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Saribus woodfordii is a species of palm native to Brazil. It is best grown in full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is done by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm and humid environment and kept moist until germination.
Where to Find Saribus woodfordii
Saribus woodfordii 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.