Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Species:
angustifolius
ID:
904454

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nees

Source:
wcs

Year:
1829

Citation Micro:
Fl. Bras. Enum. Pl. 2: 342 (1829)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000903789

Common Names

  • Trachypogon angustifolius
  • Angustifolius Trachypogon
  • Angustifolius Trachypogon

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Description

Trachypogon angustifolius (also called 'Coconut Palm', among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It is a single-stemmed palm tree that grows up to 15 meters tall. It has a smooth, grey trunk and pinnate leaves. It prefers moist, sandy soils and is often found in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Trachypogon angustifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and it can also be used as a medicinal plant to treat skin diseases and wounds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Trachypogon angustifolius has small, yellow flowers and long, thin seed pods. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are thin and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Trachypogon angustifolius is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best to water the plant deeply and infrequently. Fertilize in spring with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Trachypogon angustifolius

Trachypogon angustifolius is native to Central and South America.

Trachypogon angustifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Trachypogon angustifolius?

Trachypogon angustifolius

What is the common name of Trachypogon angustifolius?

Narrow-leaved Trachypogon

What is the habitat of Trachypogon angustifolius?

It is found in dry, open woodlands and grasslands

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

Christian Gottfried Daniel Nees von Esenbeck (1776-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nees' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:424342-1: 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].