Syagrus yungasensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Status:
valid
Authors:
M.Moraes
Source:
wcs
Year:
1996
Citation Micro:
Novon 6: 89 (1996)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000317905
Common Names
- Yungasensis Palm
- Syagrus Palm
- Queen Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Syagrus yungasensis (also called Yungas Palm, among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm with a slender trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It is native to the Yungas region of Bolivia and Argentina, and is found in subtropical and tropical moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Syagrus yungasensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make traditional medicines for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Syagrus yungasensis is a yellowish-white inflorescence with a long, thin stem. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are slender and have a long, thin stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Syagrus yungasensis 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 yungasensis
Syagrus yungasensis is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Syagrus yungasensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Syagrus yungasensis?
Syagrus yungasensis
What type of plant is Syagrus yungasensis?
Palm
What is the natural habitat of Syagrus yungasensis?
Subtropical and tropical moist forests
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-198858: Based on the initial data import
Mónica Moraes Ramírez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Moraes' in the authors string.