Syagrus pleioclada - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 32: 110 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317880
Common Names
- Pleioclada Palm
- Syagrus Palm
- Cocos Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syagrus pleioclada (also called Pleioclada 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 pleioclada 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 pleioclada is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small, thin and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syagrus pleioclada can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootball should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.
Where to Find Syagrus pleioclada
Syagrus pleioclada is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Syagrus pleioclada FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus pleioclada?
Syagrus pleioclada
What is the common name of Syagrus pleioclada?
Pleioclada palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus pleioclada?
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,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-198834: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.