Acrocomia emensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Toledo) Lorenzi
Source:
wcs
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Brazil. Fl. , Arec.: 19 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000916485
Common Names
- Acrocomia emensis
- Emenis Acrocomia
- Emenis's Acrocomia
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Acrocomia emensis (also called Emen's Acrocomia, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant with a white spathe and spadix. It is native to tropical Africa, Asia, and Australia, and is found in tropical forests, grasslands, and wetlands.
Uses & Benefits
Acrocomia emensis is used as an ornamental plant, as a ground cover, and as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Acrocomia emensis has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellowish-green sepals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are white and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Acrocomia emensis is a fast-growing palm tree native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the suckers that form around the base of the tree. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil, and can tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -5°C.
Where to Find Acrocomia emensis
Acrocomia emensis is native to Brazil and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Acrocomia genus
Species in the Arecaceae family
Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-461584: Based on the initial data import
Joaquim Franco de Toledo (1905-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toledo' in the authors string.
Harri Lorenzi (b.1949): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lorenzi' in the authors string.