Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
elata
ID:
1304241

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.R.Moreno & O.I.Moreno) Noblick

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 294(1): 70 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316695

Common Names

  • Syagrus Elata
  • Elata Syagrus
  • Syagrus Palm

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Description

Syagrus elata (also called 'Coyol' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to Brazil and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Syagrus elata is a shrub native to Central America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Syagrus elata are small and yellow in color. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and thin stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syagrus elata is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach heights of up to 5 m (16 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Syagrus elata

Syagrus elata is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Syagrus elata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syagrus elata?

Syagrus elata

What is the common name of Syagrus elata?

Coconut Palm

What is the natural habitat of Syagrus elata?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

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,

References

Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.
Luis Rene Moreno (b.1931): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.R.Moreno' in the authors string.
Oscar Ismaél Moreno (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.I.Moreno' in the authors string.