Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
armata
ID:
238769

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart.) Burret

Source:
wcs

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 12: 611 (1935)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000238101

Common Names

  • Mauritiella Armata
  • Armata Palm
  • Armata Mauritiella

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Synonyms

  • Lepidococcus pumilus (Wallace) H.Wendl. & Drude ex A.D.Hawkes [deprecated]

Description

Mauritiella armata (also called Armed Mauritiella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the tropical regions of South America. It has small, white flowers and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Mauritiella armata is used as a source of fiber, food, and medicine. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and for its anti-inflammatory properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mauritiella armata is yellow and has five petals. The seed is a small, round, brown seed with a hard outer shell. The seedling is a small, thin, green plant with a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mauritiella armata is a tropical plant native to South America. It is an evergreen shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m in height. It is easily propagated from cuttings or seeds. Cuttings should be taken from mature wood and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Mauritiella armata requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and poor soil conditions.

Where to Find Mauritiella armata

Mauritiella armata can be found in the tropical regions of South America.

Mauritiella armata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Mauritiella armata?

Mauritiella armata

What is the common name of Mauritiella armata?

Armata Palm

What is the natural habitat of Mauritiella armata?

Mauritiella armata is found in tropical rainforests in South America.

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-122255: Based on the initial data import
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
Max Burret (1883-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Burret' in the authors string.