Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
repens
ID:
310241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(W.Bartram) Small

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
J. New York Bot. Gard. 27: 193 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309573

Common Names

  • Repens Serenoa
  • Dwarf Saw Palmetto
  • Bush Palmetto

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Synonyms

  • Diglossophyllum serrulatum (Michx.) H.Wendl. ex Salomon [deprecated]
  • Serenoa serrulata (Michx.) G.Nicholson [deprecated]
  • Diglossophyllum serrulatum (Michx.) H.Wendl. ex Drude [deprecated]
  • Diglossophyllum serrulatum (Michx.) Schaedtler [valid]

Description

Serenoa repens (also called 'Dwarf Saw Palmetto', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the southeastern United States. It is found in coastal scrub, sandhills, and maritime hammocks.

Uses & Benefits

Serenoa repens is used in traditional medicine for treating digestive disorders, skin diseases, and respiratory ailments. It is also used as an antiseptic and as an astringent.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Serenoa repens is a small, yellow-green, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Serenoa repens is a small palm that grows up to 5 m in height. It can be propagated from seed or by division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a well-drained, sandy soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn.

Where to Find Serenoa repens

Serenoa repens can be found in the wild in the southeastern United States, primarily in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.

Serenoa repens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Serenoa repens?

Serenoa repens

What is the natural habitat of Serenoa repens?

It is found in the southeastern United States, from North Carolina to Florida.

What is the flower color of Serenoa repens?

The flowers are usually yellow or white.

Species in the Serenoa 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-190787: Based on the initial data import
John Kunkel Small (1869-1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Small' in the authors string.
William Bartram (1739-1823): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.Bartram' in the authors string.