Peyritschia angusta - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
angusta
ID:
1554067
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Swallen) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 17 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033773
Common Names
- Peyritschia angusta
- Narrow Peyritschia
- Narrow Peyritschia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peyritschia angusta (also called narrow peyritschia, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America, where it is found in Mexico. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Peyritschia angusta is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Peyritschia angusta is a small, yellow-green flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peyritschia angusta is a perennial shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. It can be pruned to maintain a desired shape and size.
Where to Find Peyritschia angusta
Peyritschia angusta can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia.
Species in the Peyritschia genus
Peyritschia conferta, Peyritschia deyeuxioides, Peyritschia humilis, Peyritschia koelerioides, Peyritschia pringlei, Peyritschia howellii, Peyritschia pinetorum, Peyritschia tolucensis, Peyritschia tonduzii, Peyritschia valida, Peyritschia viridis, Peyritschia virletii, Peyritschia angusta, Peyritschia bealii, Peyritschia coahuilensis, Peyritschia curviseta, Peyritschia divaricata, Peyritschia durangensis, Peyritschia erectifolia, Peyritschia eriantha, Peyritschia filifolia, Peyritschia foliosa, Peyritschia graphephoroides, Peyritschia irazuensis, Peyritschia killipii, Peyritschia marthagonzaleziae, Peyritschia orizabae, Peyritschia palmeri, Peyritschia planifolia, Peyritschia spellenbergii, Peyritschia vulcanica,
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
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77206805-1: 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].