Status:
valid
Authors:
(Bondar) A.D.Hawkes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1952
Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 2: 178 (1952)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317869
Common Names
- Syagrus matafome
- Matafome Syagrus
- Syagrus Palm
Description
Syagrus matafome (also called Matafome Syagrus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to India and Sri Lanka. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus matafome is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used for its medicinal properties to treat fever, stomach pains and other ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syagrus matafome is 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syagrus matafome is a slow-growing palm that can reach heights of up to 10 m (33 ft). It prefers full sun and well-drained soils. Propagation is by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained medium and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, it is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C (23°F).
Where to Find Syagrus matafome
Syagrus matafome 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 matafome FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus matafome?
Syagrus matafome
What is the common name of Syagrus matafome?
Matafome Royal Palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus matafome?
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,