Calyptrogyne tutensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tutensis
ID:
792744
Status:
valid
Authors:
A.J.Hend.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Syst. Bot. 30: 71 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000792077
Common Names
- Calyptrogyne Tutensis
- Tutensis Calyptrogyne
- Tutensis Caly
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Calyptrogyne tutensis (also called Tut Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America. It is found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Calyptrogyne tutensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Calyptrogyne tutensis is white and tubular in shape. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are green and have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Calyptrogyne tutensis is a slow-growing palm that prefers a warm, humid climate and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of suckers. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Division of suckers should be done when the palm is dormant in the winter months.
Where to Find Calyptrogyne tutensis
Calyptrogyne tutensis can be found in Central America and the Caribbean.
Calyptrogyne tutensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Calyptrogyne tutensis?
Calyptrogyne tutensis
What is the common name of Calyptrogyne tutensis?
Tut's Palm
What is the natural habitat of Calyptrogyne tutensis?
Tropical rainforests
Species in the Calyptrogyne genus
Calyptrogyne allenii, Calyptrogyne anomala, Calyptrogyne condensata, Calyptrogyne costatifrons, Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana, Calyptrogyne herrerae, Calyptrogyne kunorum, Calyptrogyne pubescens, Calyptrogyne trichostachys, Calyptrogyne baudensis, Calyptrogyne coloradensis, Calyptrogyne deneversii, Calyptrogyne fortunensis, Calyptrogyne osensis, Calyptrogyne panamensis, Calyptrogyne sanblasensis, Calyptrogyne tutensis, Calyptrogyne brachystachys,
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-330654: Based on the initial data import
Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.