Status:
valid
Authors:
L.B.Sm. & Reitz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1963
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 9: 256 (1963)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000343729
Common Names
- Canistrum Triangulare
- Triangular Canistrum
- Triangular False Palm
Description
Canistrum triangulare (also called Triangular Canistrum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil and is found in lowland rainforests and palm savannas.
Uses & Benefits
Canistrum triangulare is a popular ornamental plant used to decorate gardens and homes. It is also known for its medicinal properties, as it can be used to treat various digestive issues.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Canistrum triangulare has yellow flowers with a diameter of about 1 cm. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Canistrum triangulare is a slow-growing, evergreen shrub that can reach up to 2 m in height. It is best grown in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done through stem cuttings taken in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Canistrum triangulare
Canistrum triangulare is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.
Canistrum triangulare FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Canistrum triangulare?
Canistrum triangulare is native to Brazil.
What type of soil does Canistrum triangulare prefer?
Canistrum triangulare prefers moist, well-drained soil.
How much light does Canistrum triangulare need?
Canistrum triangulare needs bright, indirect light.
Species in the Canistrum genus
Canistrum alagoanum,
Canistrum aurantiacum,
Canistrum auratum,
Canistrum camacaense,
Canistrum fosterianum,
Canistrum guzmanioides,
Canistrum lanigerum,
Canistrum montanum,
Canistrum pickelii,
Canistrum sandrae,
Canistrum seidelianum,
Canistrum triangulare,
Canistrum improcerum,
Canistrum paulistanum,
Canistrum camacaensis,
Canistrum tenuisepalum,
Species in the Bromeliaceae family
Acanthostachys pitcairnioides,
Acanthostachys strobilacea,
Acanthostachys calcicola,
Aechmea abbreviata,
Aechmea aculeatosepala,
Aechmea alba,
Aechmea alegrensis,
Aechmea alopecurus,
Aechmea ampla,
Aechmea andersonii,
Aechmea angustifolia,
Aechmea anomala,
Aechmea apocalyptica,
Aechmea aquilega,
Aechmea araneosa,
Aechmea arenaria,
Aechmea aripensis,
Aechmea azurea,
Aechmea bahiana,
Aechmea bambusoides,
Aechmea biflora,
Aechmea blanchetiana,
Aechmea blumenavii,
Aechmea bocainensis,
Aechmea brachystachys,
Aechmea bracteata,
Aechmea brassicoides,
Aechmea brevicollis,
Aechmea bromeliifolia,
Aechmea bruggeri,
Aechmea caesia,
Aechmea callichroma,
Aechmea calyculata,
Aechmea campanulata,
Aechmea candida,
Aechmea cariocae,
Aechmea carvalhoi,
Aechmea castanea,
Aechmea castelnavii,
Aechmea cathcartii,
Aechmea caudata,
Aechmea chantinii,
Aechmea coelestis,
Aechmea colombiana,
Aechmea comata,
Aechmea conferta,
Aechmea confusa,
Aechmea conifera,
Aechmea costantinii,
Aechmea contracta,
References
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:44400-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].