Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alfredii
ID:
1304256

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend. & Villalba

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 119: 35 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316710

Common Names

  • Welfia alfredii
  • Alfredii Welfia
  • Alfredii Palm

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Description

Welfia alfredii (also called Alfred's Welfia, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Central America. It is a slender palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 5 cm. Its native regions are in Mexico, and it is found in lowland tropical moist forest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Welfia alfredii 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 Welfia alfredii are small, yellow-green in color and have a sweet scent. The seeds are small, round and black in color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Welfia alfredii is a tropical plant native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing, evergreen palm that can reach up to 10 m (33 ft) in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed. The seeds should be sown in a warm, moist, well-drained medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Welfia alfredii

Welfia alfredii is native to Panama.

Welfia alfredii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Welfia alfredii?

Welfia alfredii

What is the common name of Welfia alfredii?

Alfred's Palm

Where is Welfia alfredii native to?

Central America

Species in the Welfia genus

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.
Isabel Villalba: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Villalba' in the authors string.