Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick & Lorenzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 54: 28 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916350
Common Names
- Syagrus caerulescens
- Blue Queen Palm
- Blue Syagrus
Description
Syagrus caerulescens (also called Caerulescens Syagrus, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil. It is a small palm, growing up to 8 m tall. It is found in humid forests and along the edges of streams.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus caerulescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syagrus caerulescens has small, white flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syagrus caerulescens can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a potting mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment until established.
Where to Find Syagrus caerulescens
Syagrus caerulescens is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
Species in the Syagrus genus
Syagrus amara,
Syagrus botryophora,
Syagrus campos-portoana,
Syagrus campylospatha,
Syagrus cardenasii,
Syagrus cocoides,
Syagrus comosa,
Syagrus coronata,
Syagrus costae,
Syagrus duartei,
Syagrus flexuosa,
Syagrus glaucescens,
Syagrus glazioviana,
Syagrus graminifolia,
Syagrus harleyi,
Syagrus hoehnei,
Syagrus inajai,
Syagrus insignis,
Syagrus lilliputiana,
Syagrus loefgrenii,
Syagrus macrocarpa,
Syagrus matafome,
Syagrus mendanhensis,
Syagrus microphylla,
Syagrus oleracea,
Syagrus orinocensis,
Syagrus petraea,
Syagrus picrophylla,
Syagrus pleioclada,
Syagrus pseudococos,
Syagrus romanzoffiana,
Syagrus ruschiana,
Syagrus sancona,
Syagrus schizophylla,
Syagrus smithii,
Syagrus stenopetala,
Syagrus stratincola,
Syagrus teixeirana,
Syagrus tostana,
Syagrus vagans,
Syagrus weddelliana,
Syagrus werdermannii,
Syagrus yungasensis,
Syagrus cearensis,
Syagrus vermicularis,
Syagrus campestris,
Syagrus evansiana,
Syagrus gouveiana,
Syagrus cerqueirana,
Syagrus caerulescens,
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,