Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick & Lorenzi
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 188: 7 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316700
Common Names
- Syagrus menzeliana
- Menzeliana Syagrus
- Menzeliana Palm
Description
Syagrus menzeliana (also called Menzel's Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Brazil. It is a solitary, medium-sized palm, growing up to 10 m tall, with a trunk up to 20 cm in diameter. It is found in wet lowland forests, often near rivers.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus menzeliana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a source of food and medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Syagrus menzeliana 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syagrus menzeliana 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 menzeliana
Syagrus menzeliana is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Syagrus menzeliana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus menzeliana?
Syagrus menzeliana
What is the common name of Syagrus menzeliana?
Menzel's Queen Palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus menzeliana?
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,