Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
giganteum
ID:
294049

Status:
valid

Authors:
Barb.Rodr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1902

Citation Micro:
Contr. Jard. Bot. Rio de Janeiro 2: 82 (1902)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293381



Common Names

  • Tucumã-de-giganteum
  • Tucumã-de-giganteum-do-Pará
  • Tucumã-de-giganteum-do-Tocantins


Searching for Astrocaryum giganteum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Astrocaryum giganteum (also called Giant Palm, among many other common names) is a small palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It has a slender trunk and a crown of up to 4 meters in diameter. It grows in moist, sandy soils and is often found in riverbanks and floodplains.

Uses & Benefits

Astrocaryum giganteum is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Astrocaryum giganteum is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is a drupe, which is a fleshy fruit with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and have a single, long taproot.

Searching for Astrocaryum giganteum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Astrocaryum giganteum is a large palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be planted in the spring. Seedlings should be transplanted in the fall. It is also possible to propagate Astrocaryum giganteum from cuttings.

Where to Find Astrocaryum giganteum

Astrocaryum giganteum is found in Central and South America, from Colombia to Bolivia.

Astrocaryum giganteum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrocaryum giganteum?

Astrocaryum giganteum

What is the common name of Astrocaryum giganteum?

Giant tucum palm

Where is Astrocaryum giganteum native to?

South America

Species in the Astrocaryum genus

Astrocaryum acaule, Astrocaryum aculeatissimum, Astrocaryum aculeatum, Astrocaryum alatum, Astrocaryum arenarium, Astrocaryum campestre, Astrocaryum carnosum, Astrocaryum chambira, Astrocaryum chonta, Astrocaryum ciliatum, Astrocaryum confertum, Astrocaryum echinatum, Astrocaryum faranae, Astrocaryum farinosum, Astrocaryum ferrugineum, Astrocaryum giganteum, Astrocaryum gratum, Astrocaryum huaimi, Astrocaryum huicungo, Astrocaryum jauari, Astrocaryum javarense, Astrocaryum macrocalyx, Astrocaryum malybo, Astrocaryum mexicanum, Astrocaryum minus, Astrocaryum murumuru, Astrocaryum paramaca, Astrocaryum perangustatum, Astrocaryum rodriguesii, Astrocaryum sciophilum, Astrocaryum scopatum, Astrocaryum sociale, Astrocaryum standleyanum, Astrocaryum triandrum, Astrocaryum tucuma, Astrocaryum ulei, Astrocaryum urostachys, Astrocaryum vulgare, Astrocaryum pax,

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-17525: Based on the initial data import
João Barbosa Rodrigues (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Barb.Rodr.' in the authors string.