Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
comosa
ID:
318508

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Voy. Amér. Mér. 7(3): 134 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317840

Common Names

  • Syagrus comosa
  • Comosa Syagrus
  • Syagrus Palm

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Description

Syagrus comosa (also called juçara-de-comosa, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Brazil. It typically grows in savannas and moist forests, and has a single trunk with a crown of pinnate leaves. The trunk is typically gray-brown in color and can reach up to 15 meters in height.

Uses & Benefits

Syagrus comosa is used as an ornamental plant, for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, and analgesic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syagrus comosa has yellow flowers that are small and tubular, with five petals. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syagrus comosa is a slow-growing, long-lived palm that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers well-drained soil and full sun, and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F). Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be kept in a warm, humid environment until they are well established.

Where to Find Syagrus comosa

Syagrus comosa is native to Brazil and can be found in the states of Bahia, Minas Gerais, Paraná, Rio de Janeiro, Rio Grande do Sul, Santa Catarina, São Paulo, and Tocantins.

Syagrus comosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syagrus comosa?

Syagrus comosa

What is the natural habitat of Syagrus comosa?

Tropical rainforest

What type of soil does Syagrus comosa prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

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,