Otatea nayeeri - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
Ruiz-Sanchez
Source:
ipni
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 213 (2016)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346140
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Otatea nayeeri (also called Nayeeri Otatea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering tree in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Mexico, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It typically grows up to 15-20 m tall, with a trunk diameter of up to 45 cm.
Uses & Benefits
Otatea nayeeri is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Otatea nayeeri are white, with 5 petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Otatea nayeeri can be propagated from seeds or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept warm and moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The rhizomes should be divided into sections, each with at least one eye, and planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Otatea nayeeri
Otatea nayeeri is native to Mexico and can be found in the Nayarit state.
Otatea nayeeri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Otatea nayeeri?
Otatea nayeeri
What is the natural habitat of Otatea nayeeri?
It is found in Mexico
What are the common uses of Otatea nayeeri?
It is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine
Species in the Otatea genus
Species in the Poaceae family
Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,
References
Eduardo Ruiz-Sanchez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ruiz-Sanchez' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77155965-1: 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].