Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
pittieri
ID:
216845

Status:
valid

Authors:
Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 14: 137 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000216174

Common Names

  • Pittier's Hyospathe
  • Hyospathe pittieri
  • Pittier's Hyospathe Palm

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Description

Hyospathe pittieri (also called 'Pittier Palm', among many other common names) is a palm tree native to Central and South America. It is a medium-sized palm tree, growing up to 15 m tall. Its leaves are pinnate, up to 2 m long, with up to 60 leaflets. It is found in rainforests, seasonally dry forests, and other tropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hyospathe pittieri 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

Hyospathe pittieri has small, white flowers with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and thin with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hyospathe pittieri can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can be grown in USDA hardiness zones 8-11.

Where to Find Hyospathe pittieri

Hyospathe pittieri is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.

Hyospathe pittieri FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hyospathe pittieri?

Hyospathe pittieri

What is the common name of Hyospathe pittieri?

Pittier's Palm

What is the natural habitat of Hyospathe pittieri?

Tropical forests of Peru

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-101310: Based on the initial data import
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.