Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tostana
ID:
318563

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bondar) Glassman

Source:
wcs

Year:
1963

Citation Micro:
Rhodora 65: 261 (1963)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317895



Common Names

  • Tostana Palm
  • Syagrus Palm
  • Queen Palm


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Synonyms

  • Arikuryroba tostana (Bondar) Hawkes [deprecated]

Description

Syagrus tostana (also called Tostana Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Atlantic Forest ecoregion of southeastern Brazil. It is found in humid forests and along streams, at elevations of up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft) above sea level.

Uses & Benefits

Syagrus tostana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Syagrus tostana has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a dense, cylindrical inflorescence. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Syagrus tostana can be propagated by seed or by division of the rootball. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist until germination. Division of the rootball should be done in the spring or early summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil and kept moist until established.

Where to Find Syagrus tostana

Syagrus tostana is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Syagrus tostana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Syagrus tostana?

Syagrus tostana

What is the natural habitat of Syagrus tostana?

Tropical rainforest

What type of soil does Syagrus tostana prefer?

Well-drained, moist soil

Species in the Syagrus genus

Syagrus amara, Syagrus botryophora, Syagrus campos-portoana, Syagrus campylospatha, Syagrus cardenasii, Syagrus cocoides, Syagrus comosa, Syagrus coronata, Syagrus costae, Syagrus duartei, Syagrus flexuosa, Syagrus glaucescens, Syagrus glazioviana, Syagrus graminifolia, Syagrus harleyi, Syagrus hoehnei, Syagrus inajai, Syagrus insignis, Syagrus lilliputiana, Syagrus loefgrenii, Syagrus macrocarpa, Syagrus matafome, Syagrus mendanhensis, Syagrus microphylla, Syagrus oleracea, Syagrus orinocensis, Syagrus petraea, Syagrus picrophylla, Syagrus pleioclada, Syagrus pseudococos, Syagrus romanzoffiana, Syagrus ruschiana, Syagrus sancona, Syagrus schizophylla, Syagrus smithii, Syagrus stenopetala, Syagrus stratincola, Syagrus teixeirana, Syagrus tostana, Syagrus vagans, Syagrus weddelliana, Syagrus werdermannii, Syagrus yungasensis, Syagrus cearensis, Syagrus vermicularis, Syagrus campestris, Syagrus evansiana, Syagrus gouveiana, Syagrus cerqueirana, Syagrus caerulescens,

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-198849: Based on the initial data import
Sidney Frederick Glassman (1919-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Glassman' in the authors string.
Gregório Bondar (1881-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bondar' in the authors string.