Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
virletii
ID:
1554089

Status:
valid

Authors:
(E.Fourn.) P.M.Peterson, Soreng, Romasch. & Barberá

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2019

Citation Micro:
Phytoneuron 2019-39: 20 (2019)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000033795

Common Names

  • Peyritschia virletii
  • Virlet's Peyritschia
  • Virletii Peyritschia

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Description

Peyritschia virletii (also called Virlet's 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 Costa Rica and Nicaragua. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Peyritschia virletii 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 virletii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Peyritschia virletii 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 virletii

Peyritschia virletii is found in Mexico.

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:77206845-1: 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].