Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
robertoi
ID:
838435

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & Toscano) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 112: 120 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837770



Common Names

  • Pabstiella robertoi
  • Robertoi Pabstiella
  • Robertoi's Pabstiella


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Description

Pabstiella robertoi (also called Roberto's pabstiella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Costa Rica and is found in humid forests. It is a small palm with a single stem, reaching a height of 1–2 m. The leaves are pinnate, with leaflets arranged in a single plane.

Uses & Benefits

Pabstiella robertoi is a plant that is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, malaria, and diarrhea. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pabstiella robertoi is a small, white, bell-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, yellow-green in color, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pabstiella robertoi is a species of plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Brazil. Propagation is usually done by seed, although division of the clumps is also possible. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and allowed to dry out between waterings. Once established, the plants should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Pabstiella robertoi

Pabstiella robertoi is native to the tropical rainforests of Colombia.

Pabstiella robertoi FAQ

What is the optimal light level for Pabstiella robertoi?

Pabstiella robertoi prefers bright, indirect light.

What type of soil should be used for Pabstiella robertoi?

Pabstiella robertoi prefers a well-draining, peat-based soil.

How often should Pabstiella robertoi be watered?

Pabstiella robertoi should be watered when the top inch of soil is dry.

Species in the Pabstiella genus

Pabstiella mirabilis, Pabstiella aryter, Pabstiella determannii, Pabstiella syringodes, Pabstiella tripterantha, Pabstiella yauaperyensis, Pabstiella parvifolia, Pabstiella wacketii, Pabstiella verboonenii, Pabstiella versicolor, Pabstiella aveniformis, Pabstiella arcuata, Pabstiella alligatorifera, Pabstiella calcarata, Pabstiella crassicaulis, Pabstiella cordilabia, Pabstiella conspersa, Pabstiella castellensis, Pabstiella carrisii, Pabstiella carinifera, Pabstiella bradei, Pabstiella bacillaris, Pabstiella campestris, Pabstiella truncicola, Pabstiella uniflora, Pabstiella vellozoana, Pabstiella pellifeloidis, Pabstiella piraquarensis, Pabstiella leucopyramis, Pabstiella lineolata, Pabstiella gracilicaulis, Pabstiella curti-bradei, Pabstiella fasciata, Pabstiella fluminensis, Pabstiella elegantula, Pabstiella ephemera, Pabstiella lingua, Pabstiella matinhensis, Pabstiella miragliae, Pabstiella ghillanyi, Pabstiella garayi, Pabstiella miniato-lineolata, Pabstiella pleurothalloides, Pabstiella sordida, Pabstiella sarcopetala, Pabstiella ruschii, Pabstiella robertoi, Pabstiella quadridentata, Pabstiella pristeoglossa, Pabstiella rubrolineata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Antonio Luiz Vieira Toscano (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Toscano' in the authors string.