Peyritschia coahuilensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
coahuilensis
ID:
1554069
Status:
valid
Authors:
(P.M.Peterson, Soreng & Valdés-Reyna) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2019
Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 17 (2019)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033775
Common Names
- Peyritschia coahuilensis
- Coahuila Peyritschia
- Coahuila Peyritschia Plant
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Peyritschia coahuilensis (also called Coahuila 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 coahuilensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used to attract butterflies and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Peyritschia coahuilensis has yellow flowers with white centers and short, thick seed pods. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and stocky.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Peyritschia coahuilensis 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 coahuilensis
Peyritschia coahuilensis is native to the Mexican state of Coahuila.
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:77206809-1: 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].