Status:
valid
Authors:
Steyerm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1967
Citation Micro:
Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 17: 296 (1967)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217746
Common Names
- Isertia wilhelminensis
- Wilhelmina Isertia
- Wilhelmina Isertia Plant
Description
Isertia wilhelminensis (also called 'Wilhelminensis 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 wilhelminensis 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 wilhelminensis has white flowers with yellow centers and small, black seeds. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Isertia wilhelminensis is a small, evergreen shrub native to the Caribbean. It grows to a height of 3-4 feet and has small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by cuttings, which should be taken from healthy, mature plants. The cuttings should be placed in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until they have rooted. Once the cuttings have rooted, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.
Where to Find Isertia wilhelminensis
Isertia wilhelminensis is native to Mexico and Central America and can be found in dry, open areas. It can be propagated from seed.
Isertia wilhelminensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Isertia wilhelminensis?
Isertia wilhelminensis
What is the common name of Isertia wilhelminensis?
Wilhelmina Isertia
What is the natural habitat of Isertia wilhelminensis?
Tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests
Species in the Isertia genus
Isertia coccinea,
Isertia haenkeana,
Isertia hypoleuca,
Isertia krausei,
Isertia laevis,
Isertia longifolia,
Isertia parviflora,
Isertia pittieri,
Isertia reticulata,
Isertia rosea,
Isertia scorpioides,
Isertia spiciformis,
Isertia verrucosa,
Isertia wilhelminensis,
Isertia psammophila,
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,