Attalea luetzelburgii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Burret) Wess.Boer
Source:
wcs
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Pittieria 17: 303 (1988)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296268
Common Names
- Luetzelburgii Attalea
- Attalea luetzelburgii
- Attalea
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Attalea luetzelburgii (also called 'Palma de Cera', among many other common names) is a species of palm native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is a medium-sized palm, reaching up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 4 m long, with up to 150 leaflets. It is found in lowland tropical rainforest habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Attalea luetzelburgii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used medicinally for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Attalea luetzelburgii is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Attalea luetzelburgii: This species is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. Propagation is by seed or division.
Where to Find Attalea luetzelburgii
Attalea luetzelburgii is found in Colombia.
Attalea luetzelburgii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Attalea luetzelburgii?
Attalea luetzelburgii
What is the common name of Attalea luetzelburgii?
Luetzelburgii Attalea
What is the natural habitat of Attalea luetzelburgii?
Attalea luetzelburgii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Species in the Attalea genus
Attalea allenii, Attalea amygdalina, Attalea attaleoides, Attalea barreirensis, Attalea butyracea, Attalea cephalotus, Attalea cohune, Attalea colenda, Attalea compta, Attalea crassispatha, Attalea cuatrecasasiana, Attalea dahlgreniana, Attalea dubia, Attalea eichleri, Attalea exigua, Attalea funifera, Attalea humilis, Attalea iguadummat, Attalea insignis, Attalea luetzelburgii, Attalea maripa, Attalea microcarpa, Attalea nucifera, Attalea oleifera, Attalea phalerata, Attalea piassabossu, Attalea pindobassu, Attalea racemosa, Attalea salvadorensis, Attalea septuagenata, Attalea speciosa, Attalea spectabilis, Attalea tessmannii, Attalea voeksii, Attalea camopiensis, Attalea degranvillei, Attalea guianensis, Attalea minarum, Attalea plowmanii, Attalea teixeirana, Attalea sagotii,
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-17806: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.
Jan Gerard Wessels Boer (1936-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wess.Boer' in the authors string.