Status:
valid
Authors:
Burret
Source:
wcs
Year:
1933
Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 11: 737 (1933)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837854
Common Names
- Dammeriana Chamaedorea
- Dammeriana Palm
- Chamaedorea dammeriana
Description
Chamaedorea dammeriana (also called Silver Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Mexico and Guatemala. It grows in tropical rainforest, and is a common understory plant.
Uses & Benefits
Chamaedorea dammeriana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used for its medicinal properties. It is known to have anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-viral properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Chamaedorea dammeriana has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and green with two small leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Chamaedorea dammeriana is an easy-to-grow, low-maintenance houseplant. It prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Division is the easiest and most successful method of propagation.
Where to Find Chamaedorea dammeriana
Chamaedorea dammeriana is found in Central America.
Chamaedorea dammeriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Chamaedorea dammeriana?
Chamaedorea dammeriana
What is the family of Chamaedorea dammeriana?
Arecaceae
What is the common name of Chamaedorea dammeriana?
Dammer's chamaedorea
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,