Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
amazonensis
ID:
1304218

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.J.Hend.

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 43: 10 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316672



Common Names

  • Pholidostachys Amazonensis
  • Amazonensis Palm
  • Pholidostachys Palm


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Description

Pholidostachys amazonensis (also called 'Amazonian' palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed palm that can reach up to 15 meters in height. It is native to South America and is typically found in lowland rainforest habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Pholidostachys amazonensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a windbreak and as a hedge plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Pholidostachys amazonensis are yellow and star-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pholidostachys amazonensis is a slow-growing, clumping palm that can reach a height of up to 4 m (13 ft). It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division of the clumps.

Where to Find Pholidostachys amazonensis

Pholidostachys amazonensis can be found in tropical rainforests in South America.

Pholidostachys amazonensis FAQ

What is the common name of Pholidostachys amazonensis?

Amazon Pholidostachys

What is the natural habitat of Pholidostachys amazonensis?

Tropical rainforests of South America

What is the size of Pholidostachys amazonensis?

It can reach a height of up to 18 meters

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

Andrew Henderson (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.J.Hend.' in the authors string.