Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acunae
ID:
218419

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Borhidi) Borhidi & O.Muñiz

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Acta Bot. Acad. Sci. Hung. 26: 266 (1980 publ. 1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000217748

Common Names

  • Isidorea acunae
  • Acuna Isidorea
  • Acuna Isidorea Plant

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Synonyms

  • Portlandia acunae Borhidi [valid]

Description

Isidorea acunae (also called 'Acunae Isidorea', 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

Isidorea acunae 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

Isidorea acunae 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

Isidorea acunae is a small, evergreen shrub native to Central and South America. It grows to a height of 2-3 feet and has small, white flowers. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into larger containers or into the ground.

Where to Find Isidorea acunae

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

Isidorea acunae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Isidorea acunae?

Isidorea acunae

What is the common name of Isidorea acunae?

Acuna's Isidorea

What is the natural habitat of Isidorea acunae?

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-102825: Based on the initial data import
Attila Borhidi (b.1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Borhidi' in the authors string.
Onaney Muñiz Gutiérrez (1937-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Muñiz' in the authors string.