Attalea plowmanii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Glassman) Zona
Source:
wcs
Year:
2002
Citation Micro:
Palms 46: 133 (2002)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000340855
Common Names
- Attalea plowmanii
- Plowman's Attalea
- False Spleenwort
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Attalea plowmanii (also called Plowman's palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Colombia. It is a medium-sized palm, growing up to 15 meters tall. It is found in lowland rainforest habitats, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Attalea plowmanii is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can also be used as a houseplant to purify the air.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Attalea plowmanii has small, white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have long, thin leaves that are green in color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Attalea plowmanii is a large, evergreen palm native to Central America. It is hardy in USDA hardiness zones 9-11 and prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in spring or early summer. It can also be propagated from seed, but it is not always reliable.
Where to Find Attalea plowmanii
Attalea plowmanii is native to South America and can be found in the Amazon rainforest.
Attalea plowmanii FAQ
What are the common names of Attalea plowmanii?
Plowman's palm
What is the growth rate of Attalea plowmanii?
Moderate
What is the maximum height of Attalea plowmanii?
Up to 15 m
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-221080: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Frederick Glassman (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glassman' in the authors string.
Scott Zona (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zona' in the authors string.