Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
phalerata
ID:
297100

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart. ex Spreng.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Syst. Veg. , 2: 624 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296432



Common Names

  • Attalea phalerata
  • Phalerata Palm
  • Phalerata Attalea


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Synonyms

  • Maximiliana tetrasticha Drude [valid]
  • Attalea gomphococca Mart. [valid]
  • Attalea hoehnei Burret [valid]
  • Attalea parviflora Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Attalea princeps Mart. [valid]
  • Scheelea amylacea Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea anisitsiana Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea gomphococca (Mart.) Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea huebneri Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea lauromuelleriana Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea parviflora (Barb.Rodr.) Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea princeps (Mart.) H.Karst. [valid]
  • Scheelea quadrisperma Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea quadrisulcata Barb.Rodr. [valid]
  • Scheelea tetrasticha (Drude) Burret [valid]
  • Scheelea weberbaueri Burret [valid]
  • Attalea amylacea (Barb.Rodr.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea anisitsiana (Barb.Rodr.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea huebneri (Burret) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea lauromuelleriana (Barb.Rodr.) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea weberbaueri (Burret) Zona [valid]
  • Attalea excelsa Mart. ex Spreng. [unknown]
  • Attalea pacensis M.Moraes & Pintaud [valid]

Description

Attalea phalerata (also called 'Phalerata Palm', among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, clustering palm species native to South America. It has a slender trunk with a diameter of up to 10 cm and a height of up to 4 m. It is found in the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in lowland rainforest and wet savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Attalea phalerata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Attalea phalerata has large, yellow flowers with a pleasant scent. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Attalea phalerata is a small, solitary palm native to Mexico and Central America. It grows to a height of about 10 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers that form around the base of the plant.

Where to Find Attalea phalerata

Attalea phalerata is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Attalea phalerata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Attalea phalerata?

Attalea phalerata

What is the common name of Attalea phalerata?

Spiny palm

What is the natural habitat of Attalea phalerata?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Attalea 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-17822: Based on the initial data import
Kurt Polycarp Joachim Sprengel (1766-1833): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spreng.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.