Dicranopygium testaceum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Pandanales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
testaceum
ID:
766016
Status:
valid
Authors:
Harling
Source:
wcs
Year:
1958
Citation Micro:
Acta Horti Berg. 18: 316 (1958)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000765349
Common Names
- Dicranopygium testaceum
- Testaceous Dicranopygium
- Testaceous Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dicranopygium testaceum (also called Testaceum Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Colombia and Venezuela, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dicranopygium testaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dicranopygium testaceum has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have narrow, lance-shaped leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dicranopygium testaceum can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade. It can be pruned to maintain its shape and size.
Where to Find Dicranopygium testaceum
Dicranopygium testaceum is native to the Canary Islands.
Dicranopygium testaceum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dicranopygium testaceum?
Dicranopygium testaceum
What type of plant is Dicranopygium testaceum?
Dicranopygium testaceum is a species of fern.
Where is Dicranopygium testaceum found?
Dicranopygium testaceum is found in the tropical regions of Central and South America.
Species in the Dicranopygium genus
Dicranopygium amazonicum, Dicranopygium angustissimum, Dicranopygium aristeguietae, Dicranopygium arusisense, Dicranopygium atrovirens, Dicranopygium aurantiacum, Dicranopygium bolivarense, Dicranopygium calimense, Dicranopygium campii, Dicranopygium coma-pyrrhae, Dicranopygium crinitum, Dicranopygium cuatrecasasianum, Dicranopygium dolichostemon, Dicranopygium euryphyllum, Dicranopygium fissile, Dicranopygium globosum, Dicranopygium goudotii, Dicranopygium gracile, Dicranopygium grandifolium, Dicranopygium harlingii, Dicranopygium idrobonis, Dicranopygium imeriense, Dicranopygium insulare, Dicranopygium latissimum, Dicranopygium lugonis, Dicranopygium macrophyllum, Dicranopygium microcephalum, Dicranopygium mirabile, Dicranopygium nanum, Dicranopygium novogranatense, Dicranopygium odoratum, Dicranopygium omichlophilum, Dicranopygium pachystemon, Dicranopygium parvulum, Dicranopygium polycephalum, Dicranopygium pygmaeum, Dicranopygium rheithrophilum, Dicranopygium robustum, Dicranopygium rupestre, Dicranopygium sanctae-martae, Dicranopygium sararense, Dicranopygium schultesii, Dicranopygium scoparum, Dicranopygium stenophyllum, Dicranopygium tatica, Dicranopygium testaceum, Dicranopygium trianae, Dicranopygium umbrophilum, Dicranopygium venezuelanum, Dicranopygium wallisii,
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-304257: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Harling (1920-2010): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Harling' in the authors string.