Carludovica sulcata - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
sulcata
ID:
763725
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hammel
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Phytologia 60: 8 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000763058
Common Names
- Carludovica Sulcata
- Sulcata Carludovica
- Sulcata Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Carludovica sulcata (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 sulcata 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 sulcata 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Carludovica sulcata 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 sulcata
Carludovica sulcata can be found in Central and South America.
Carludovica sulcata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Carludovica sulcata?
Carludovica sulcata
What are the common names of Carludovica sulcata?
Panama hat plant, palma de sombrero
Where is Carludovica sulcata native to?
Central and South America
Species in the Carludovica genus
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
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-302015: Based on the initial data import
Barry Edward Hammel (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hammel' in the authors string.