Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
huicungo
ID:
294160

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dammer ex Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. 35: 146 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293492



Common Names

  • Tucumã-de-huicungo
  • Tucumã-de-huicungo-do-Pará
  • Tucumã-de-huicungo-do-Tocantins


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Description

Astrocaryum huicungo (also called Huicungo Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a solitary species with a single trunk and its leaves are pinnate and deeply divided into numerous leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Astrocaryum huicungo 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 flowers of Astrocaryum huicungo are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a shallow, scaly cup. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves and a taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Astrocaryum huicungo is a small 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 huicungo from cuttings.

Where to Find Astrocaryum huicungo

Astrocaryum huicungo is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Astrocaryum huicungo FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrocaryum huicungo?

Astrocaryum huicungo

What is the common name of Astrocaryum huicungo?

Huicungo palm

Where is Astrocaryum huicungo 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-17536: Based on the initial data import
Carl Lebrecht Udo Dammer (1860-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dammer' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.