Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
verrucosa
ID:
218413

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Humb. & Bonpl.) Standl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1931

Citation Micro:
Publ. Field Mus. Nat. Hist., Bot. Ser. 8: 346. 1931

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217742

Common Names

  • Isertia verrucosa
  • Warty Isertia
  • Warty Isertia Plant

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Synonyms

  • Cassupa verrucosa Bonpl. [valid]

Description

Isertia verrucosa (also called 'Verrucosa Isertia', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a tall, slender palm with a single trunk and a crown of feather-like leaves. It can grow up to 20 meters tall and is found in tropical and subtropical climates in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Isertia verrucosa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Isertia verrucosa has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Isertia verrucosa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring in a warm, sunny position in well-drained soil. Division should be done in spring or autumn. Plants should be spaced about 1.2m apart.

Where to Find Isertia verrucosa

Isertia verrucosa is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed.

Isertia verrucosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isertia verrucosa?

Isertia verrucosa

What is the common name of Isertia verrucosa?

Warty Isertia

What is the natural habitat of Isertia verrucosa?

Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-102818: Based on the initial data import
Paul Carpenter Standley (1884-1963): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Standl.' in the authors string.
Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Humb.' in the authors string.
Aimé Bonpland (1773-1858): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bonpl.' in the authors string.