Oreomunnea americana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Fagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
americana
ID:
383627
Status:
valid
Authors:
Lundell
Source:
ksu
Year:
1978
Citation Micro:
Wrightia 6: 4 (1978)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382959
Common Names
- Oreomunnea americana
- American Oreomunnea
- American Mountain Palm
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Oreomunnea americana (also called American Oreomunnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Oreomunnea americana is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreomunnea americana is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Oreomunnea americana is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can reach up to 25 m in height and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Oreomunnea americana
Oreomunnea americana can be found in wetland habitats in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Oreomunnea americana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreomunnea americana?
Oreomunnea americana
What is the common name of Oreomunnea americana?
American Oil Palm
What is the natural habitat of Oreomunnea americana?
It is native to Central America and northern South America
Species in the Oreomunnea genus
Species in the Juglandaceae family
Alfaroa costaricensis, Alfaroa guanacastensis, Alfaroa guatemalensis, Alfaroa hondurensis, Alfaroa manningii, Alfaroa mexicana, Alfaroa williamsii, Carya alba, Carya aquatica, Carya brownii, Carya cathayensis, Carya collina, Carya cordiformis, Carya demareei, Carya dunbarii, Carya floridana, Carya glabra, Carya hunanensis, Carya illinoinensis, Carya kweichowensis, Carya laciniosa, Carya laneyi, Carya lecontei, Carya ludoviciana, Carya myristiciformis, Carya nussbaumeri, Carya ovata, Carya pallida, Carya palmeri, Carya poilanei, Carya schneckii, Carya sinensis, Carya texana, Carya tonkinensis, Cyclocarya paliurus, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia apoensis, Engelhardia danumensis, Engelhardia hainanensis, Engelhardia kinabaluensis, Engelhardia mendalomensis, Engelhardia mersingensis, Engelhardia mollis, Engelhardia rigida, Engelhardia roxburghiana, Engelhardia serrata, Engelhardia spicata, Engelhardia unijuga, Juglans avellana,
References
Cyrus Longworth Lundell (1907-1993): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lundell' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:176143-2: Based on the initial data import