Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
isabelianum
ID:
309879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Diario Grao Para 285: 8 (8 Dec. 1874)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309211

Common Names

  • Selenipedium isabelianum
  • Isabelianum Selenipedium
  • Isabelianum Palm

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Synonyms

  • Cypripedium isabelianum Pucci [unknown]

Description

Selenipedium isabelianum (also called ‘Selenipedium’, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the family Arecaceae. It is native to the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, where it is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats. It is a medium-sized palm, growing to a height of 10–20 m (33–66 ft) tall.

Uses & Benefits

Selenipedium isabelianum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruits. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Selenipedium isabelianum are small and yellow with a white centre. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Selenipedium isabelianum can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.

Where to Find Selenipedium isabelianum

Selenipedium isabelianum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.

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Orchidaceae

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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