Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
deltoidea
ID:
932779

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 568 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000932117



Common Names

  • Deltoidea Aiphanes
  • Deltoidea Cascarilla
  • Deltoidea Wild Coffee


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Description

Aiphanes deltoidea (also called Aiphanes deltoidea var. deltoidea, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that can reach up to 6 m in height. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America, and is found in dry and moist forests. It has oval-shaped leaves that are glossy green in color and can reach up to 8 cm in length.

Uses & Benefits

Aiphanes deltoidea 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, including fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Aiphanes deltoidea has small, yellow flowers. Seed: The seeds are small, black and round. Seedlings: The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Aiphanes deltoidea is a shrub that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C (14°F). It can be pruned to maintain a desired size and shape.

Where to Find Aiphanes deltoidea

Aiphanes deltoidea can be found in tropical regions of South and Central America, including Panama, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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-5095: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.