Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Species:
hirsutus
ID:
297119

Status:
valid

Authors:
Esser

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 51(2): 178. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000296451



Common Names

  • Rhodothyrsus hirsutus
  • Hirsutus Palm
  • Hirsutus Fan Palm


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Description

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus (also called 'Hairy Palm', among many other common names) is a single-stemmed, clustering palm species native to South America. It has a slender trunk with a diameter of up to 10 cm and a height of up to 4 m. It is found in the Amazon basin in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, growing in lowland rainforest and wet savanna habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus has small, white flowers that are densely clustered in inflorescences. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus is a small, solitary palm native to Colombia and Venezuela. It grows to a height of about 10 feet and prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division of the suckers that form around the base of the plant.

Where to Find Rhodothyrsus hirsutus

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus is native to South America and can be found in the tropical forests of Colombia, Venezuela, and Peru.

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Rhodothyrsus hirsutus?

Rhodothyrsus hirsutus

What is the common name of Rhodothyrsus hirsutus?

Hairy Palm

What is the natural habitat of Rhodothyrsus hirsutus?

Tropical rainforests

Species in the Rhodothyrsus genus

Species in the Euphorbiaceae family

Acalypha peckoltii, Acalypha peduncularis, Acalypha pendula, Acalypha perrieri, Acalypha persimilis, Acalypha peruviana, Acalypha pervilleana, Acalypha phleoides, Acalypha phyllonomifolia, Acalypha pilosa, Acalypha pippenii, Acalypha pittieri, Acalypha platyphylla, Acalypha pleiogyne, Acalypha plicata, Acalypha pohliana, Acalypha poiretii, Acalypha polymorpha, Acalypha polystachya, Acalypha portoricensis, Acalypha pruinosa, Acalypha pruriens, Acalypha pseudalopecuroides, Acalypha pseudovagans, Acalypha psilostachya, Acalypha pubiflora, Acalypha pulchrespicata, Acalypha punctata, Acalypha purpurascens, Acalypha purpusii, Acalypha pycnantha, Acalypha pygmaea, Acalypha radians, Acalypha radicans, Acalypha radinostachya, Acalypha radula, Acalypha radula, Acalypha rafaelensis, Acalypha raivavensis, Acalypha rapensis, Acalypha reflexa, Acalypha repanda, Acalypha retifera, Acalypha rhombifolia, Acalypha rhomboidea, Acalypha richardiana, Acalypha riedeliana, Acalypha rivularis, Acalypha rottleroides, Acalypha rubrinervis,

References