Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Solanales
Genus:
Species:
violacea
ID:
1220656

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Aubl.) Ooststr. ex Lanj. & Uittien

Source:
tro

Year:
1940

Citation Micro:
Recueil Trav. Bot. Néerl. 37: 153 (1940)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001219994



Common Names

  • Maripa Violacea
  • Violacea Maripa
  • Violacea Maripa Palm


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Description

Maripa violacea (also called the Purple Maripa Palm, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests. It is a palm with purple-tinted leaves and yellow-green flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Maripa violacea is used in traditional Brazilian cuisine for making maripa syrup, and is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Maripa violacea has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small, black and round. Its seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Maripa violacea is a shrub that can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a well-drained rooting medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light.

Where to Find Maripa violacea

Maripa violacea is native to the Amazon rainforest.

Maripa violacea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Maripa violacea?

Maripa violacea

What is the common name of Maripa violacea?

Violet Maripa

What is the natural habitat of Maripa violacea?

It is native to South America

Species in the Convolvulaceae family

Aniseia harmandii, Aniseia martinicensis, Aniseia argentina, Aniseia luxurians, Argyreia adpressa, Argyreia apoensis, Argyreia arakuensis, Argyreia atropurpurea, Argyreia barbata, Argyreia barbigera, Argyreia barnesii, Argyreia bifrons, Argyreia boholensis, Argyreia boseana, Argyreia bracteosa, Argyreia breviscapa, Argyreia caudata, Argyreia celebica, Argyreia cinerea, Argyreia coacta, Argyreia confusa, Argyreia congesta, Argyreia coonoorensis, Argyreia corneri, Argyreia crispa, Argyreia cucullata, Argyreia cymosa, Argyreia daltonii, Argyreia discolor, Argyreia elliptica, Argyreia erinacea, Argyreia fulgens, Argyreia glabra, Argyreia hancorniifolia, Argyreia hirsutissima, Argyreia hookeri, Argyreia involucrata, Argyreia kerrii, Argyreia kleiniana, Argyreia kunstleri, Argyreia kurzii, Argyreia lamii, Argyreia lanceolata, Argyreia laotica, Argyreia lawii, Argyreia leschenaultii, Argyreia linggaensis, Argyreia longifolia, Argyreia luzonensis, Argyreia maingayi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50002585: Based on the initial data import
Jean Baptiste Christophore Fusée Aublet (1723-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubl.' in the authors string.
Hendrik Uittien (1898-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Uittien' in the authors string.
Simon Jan van Ooststroom (1906-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ooststr.' in the authors string.
Joseph Lanjouw (1902-1984): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lanj.' in the authors string.