Status:
valid
Authors:
(Mart.) Becc.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1916
Citation Micro:
Agric. Colon. 10: 467 (1916)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317878
Common Names
- Petraea Palm
- Syagrus Palm
- Queen Palm
Description
Syagrus petraea (also called Petraea Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil. It is found in humid forests and along streams, at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus petraea 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 petraea is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Syagrus petraea is a fast-growing, evergreen palm that can be propagated by seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun and is drought tolerant. It is best grown in a container or in a sheltered area in the garden.
Where to Find Syagrus petraea
Syagrus petraea is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Syagrus petraea FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus petraea?
Syagrus petraea
What is the common name of Syagrus petraea?
Petraea palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus petraea?
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,