Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick
Source:
wcvp
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 56: 57 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316736
Common Names
- Syagrus mirandana
- Miranda palm
- Mirandana palm
Description
Syagrus mirandana (also called Miranda's Syagrus Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to South America. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus mirandana is used for medicinal purposes, as well as for weaving baskets and mats. Its leaves are also used as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syagrus mirandana has white flowers with yellow centers. The flowers are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings have a rosette of long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syagrus mirandana 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 mirandana
Syagrus mirandana can be found in the Brazilian states of Espírito Santo and Minas Gerais.
Syagrus mirandana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus mirandana?
Syagrus mirandana
What is the common name of Syagrus mirandana?
Miranda's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus mirandana?
Tropical rainforests
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,