Syagrus pleiocladoides - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Noblick & Lorenzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Palms (1999+) 54: 37 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916372
Common Names
- Syagrus pleiocladoides
- Pleioclada-like Queen Palm
- Pleioclada-like Syagrus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syagrus pleiocladoides (also called 'Pleiocladoides Syagrus', among many other common names) is a small, evergreen tree that grows up to 10 m tall. It is native to South America and is found in moist, tropical forests. It has leathery, dark green leaves and small, yellow flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus pleiocladoides is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used as a windbreak and in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Syagrus pleiocladoides has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a tuft of hairs at one end. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syagrus pleiocladoides is a tropical evergreen palm that can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but not too much. Propagation is done by division of the root system or by seed.
Where to Find Syagrus pleiocladoides
Syagrus pleiocladoides is native to Brazil and can be found in the Atlantic Forest biome.
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-461420: Based on the initial data import
Larry Ronald Noblick (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Noblick' in the authors string.
Harri Lorenzi (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorenzi' in the authors string.