Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
karstii
ID:
294666

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dod

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 48: 144 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293998



Common Names

  • Quisqueya karstii
  • Karstii Quisqueya
  • Karstii Quisqueya Tree


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Description

Quisqueya karstii (also called Karst's quisqueya, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing palm with a single trunk that can reach up to 20 m in height. Its leaves are fan-shaped and can reach up to 3 m in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and other wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Quisqueya karstii is used for its edible fruits and nuts, as well as for its timber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Quisqueya karstii is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and small, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Quisqueya karstii is a small evergreen tree native to the Caribbean. It grows in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 20 cm tall.

Where to Find Quisqueya karstii

Quisqueya karstii is native to Costa Rica and Panama.

Quisqueya karstii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Quisqueya karstii?

Quisqueya karstii

What is the common name of Quisqueya karstii?

Karstii Quisqueya

What is the natural habitat of Quisqueya karstii?

Dry, rocky slopes and ridges

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,

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