Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malpighiales
Genus:
Species:
elegans
ID:
334995

Status:
valid

Authors:
Baill.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Étude Euphorb. , Atlas: 40 (1858)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000334327



Common Names

  • Wielandia elegans
  • Elegant Wielandia
  • Elegans Wielandia


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Synonyms

  • Savia elegans (Baill.) Müll.Arg. [unknown]
  • Wielandia elegans perrieri Leandri [unknown]

Description

Wielandia elegans (also called Elegant Wielandia, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests. It is a small to medium-sized palm, growing up to 8 m tall, with a trunk up to 8 cm in diameter.

Uses & Benefits

Wielandia elegans is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Wielandia elegans is a white to pale yellow, five-petalled flower that grows in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Wielandia elegans can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and provide plenty of indirect light.

Where to Find Wielandia elegans

Wielandia elegans can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Wielandia elegans FAQ

What is the common name of Wielandia elegans?

Elegant Wielandia

What is the growth habit of Wielandia elegans?

It is an evergreen tree with a dense, upright habit.

What is the hardiness zone of Wielandia elegans?

It is hardy in USDA zones 9-11.

Species in the Phyllanthaceae family

Actephila alanbakeri, Actephila saccata, Actephila albidula, Actephila anthelminthica, Actephila aurantiaca, Actephila collinsiae, Actephila daii, Actephila dolichopoda, Actephila excelsa, Actephila foetida, Actephila grandifolia, Actephila latifolia, Actephila lindleyi, Actephila longipedicellata, Actephila macrantha, Actephila mearsii, Actephila merrilliana, Actephila mooreana, Actephila nitidula, Actephila ovalis, Actephila petiolaris, Actephila pierrei, Actephila platysepala, Actephila puberula, Actephila sessilifolia, Actephila subsessilis, Actephila trichogyna, Actephila bella, Actephila championiae, Actephila flavescens, Actephila plicata, Actephila traceyi, Actephila venusta, Actephila vernicosa, Actephila forsteri, Amanoa almerindae, Amanoa anomala, Amanoa bracteosa, Amanoa caribaea, Amanoa congesta, Amanoa cupatensis, Amanoa glaucophylla, Amanoa gracillima, Amanoa guianensis, Amanoa muricata, Amanoa nanayensis, Amanoa neglecta, Amanoa oblongifolia, Amanoa sinuosa, Amanoa steyermarkii,

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