Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
duartei
ID:
318514

Status:
valid

Authors:
Glassman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Fieldiana, Bot. 31: 289 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317846

Common Names

  • Syagrus duartei
  • Duartei Syagrus
  • Syagrus Palm

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Description

Syagrus duartei (also called juçara-de-duartei, 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 duartei 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

The flower of Syagrus duartei is a yellowish-green, with a short, cylindrical inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are short and slender, with a single, upright stem and long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syagrus duartei 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 duartei

Syagrus duartei 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 duartei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syagrus duartei?

Syagrus duartei

What is the common name of Syagrus duartei?

Duarte's palm

What is the natural habitat of Syagrus duartei?

Tropical and subtropical regions

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,

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