Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Species:
drudei
ID:
763649

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mast.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1877

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 8: 714 (1877)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000762982

Common Names

  • Carludovica Drudei
  • Drudei Carludovica
  • Drudei Palm

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Description

Carludovica drudei (also called Panama Hat Plant, among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to Central and South America. It has glossy, dark green leaves and yellow flowers with purple spots. It grows in moist, shady areas in forests and along stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Carludovica drudei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat various ailments such as colds, fever, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Carludovica drudei is white to yellow with three petals and three sepals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, round, and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Carludovica drudei is a perennial plant that is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by division in early spring or by seed. Sow the seeds in a cold frame in the fall or in the spring, and the plants will flower in the second year.

Where to Find Carludovica drudei

Carludovica drudei can be found in Peru.

Carludovica drudei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Carludovica drudei?

Carludovica drudei

What is the common name of Carludovica drudei?

Drude's Palm

What is the habitat of Carludovica drudei?

Carludovica drudei is native to Central America and northern South America.

Species in the Cyclanthaceae family

Asplundia acuminata, Asplundia ahlneri, Asplundia alata, Asplundia antioquiae, Asplundia aulacostigma, Asplundia aurantiaca, Asplundia australis, Asplundia brachyphylla, Asplundia brachypus, Asplundia brasiliensis, Asplundia cabrerae, Asplundia caput-medusae, Asplundia cayapensis, Asplundia clementinae, Asplundia cupulifera, Asplundia cuspidata, Asplundia cymbispatha, Asplundia divergens, Asplundia domingensis, Asplundia dussii, Asplundia ecuadoriensis, Asplundia euryspatha, Asplundia ewanii, Asplundia fagerlindii, Asplundia fanshawei, Asplundia fendleri, Asplundia ferruginea, Asplundia flavovaginata, Asplundia gamotepala, Asplundia gardneri, Asplundia gigantea, Asplundia glandulosa, Asplundia glaucophylla, Asplundia gleasonii, Asplundia goebelii, Asplundia guianensis, Asplundia harlingiana, Asplundia helicotricha, Asplundia heteranthera, Asplundia hookeri, Asplundia humilis, Asplundia insignis, Asplundia isabellina, Asplundia krukoffii, Asplundia labela, Asplundia latifolia, Asplundia latifrons, Asplundia liebmannii, Asplundia lilacina, Asplundia longicrura,

References