Kingdom:
Phylum:
Gymnosperms
Order:
Araucariales
Species:
amarus
ID:
503890

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Blume) C.N.Page

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 45: 378. (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000503222



Common Names

  • Sundacarpus amarus
  • Amarus Sundacarpus
  • Amarus Orchid


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Synonyms

  • Nageia amara (Blume) F.Muell. [valid]
  • Nageia eurhyncha (Miq.) Kuntze [valid]
  • Podocarpus dulcamara Seem. [valid]
  • Podocarpus eurhyncha Miq. [valid]
  • Podocarpus amara Blume [valid]
  • Prumnopitys amara (Blume) de Laub. [valid]
  • Podocarpus pedunculatus F.M.Bailey [valid]
  • Stachycarpus amarus (Blume) Gaussen [valid]
  • Podocarpus eurhynchus Miq. [valid]

Description

Sundacarpus amarus (also called Amarus Sundacarpus, among many other common names) is a species of palm with a single, unbranched trunk. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in humid forests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Sundacarpus amarus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a traditional medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sundacarpus amarus is a yellow, star-shaped bloom with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sundacarpus amarus is a low-growing, perennial herb found in open woodland and grassy areas. It has small, white flowers that appear in spring and summer. Propagation is best done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained soil in a sunny position. The seed should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Sundacarpus amarus

Sundacarpus amarus is native to Southeast Asia.

Sundacarpus amarus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Sundacarpus amarus?

Sundacarpus amarus

What is the common name of Sundacarpus amarus?

Bitter Palm

What is the native range of Sundacarpus amarus?

India to China and Southeast Asia

Species in the Sundacarpus genus

Species in the Podocarpaceae family

Acmopyle pancheri, Acmopyle sahniana, Afrocarpus dawei, Afrocarpus falcatus, Afrocarpus gracilior, Afrocarpus mannii, Afrocarpus usambarensis, Dacrycarpus cinctus, Dacrycarpus compactus, Dacrycarpus cumingii, Dacrycarpus dacrydioides, Dacrycarpus expansus, Dacrycarpus imbricatus, Dacrycarpus kinabaluensis, Dacrycarpus steupii, Dacrycarpus vieillardii, Dacrydium suprinii, Dacrydium araucarioides, Dacrydium balansae, Dacrydium beccarii, Dacrydium comosum, Dacrydium cornwallianum, Dacrydium cupressinum, Dacrydium elatum, Dacrydium ericoides, Dacrydium gibbsiae, Dacrydium gracile, Dacrydium guillauminii, Dacrydium leptophyllum, Dacrydium lycopodioides, Dacrydium magnum, Dacrydium medium, Dacrydium nausoriense, Dacrydium nidulum, Dacrydium novoguineense, Dacrydium pectinatum, Dacrydium spathoides, Dacrydium xanthandrum, Dacrydium tenuifolium, Dacrydium vieillardii, Falcatifolium angustum, Falcatifolium falciforme, Falcatifolium gruezoi, Falcatifolium papuanum, Falcatifolium sleumeri, Falcatifolium taxoides, Falcatifolium falcatum, Halocarpus bidwillii, Halocarpus biformis, Halocarpus kirkii,

References

Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.
Christopher Nigel Page (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'C.N.Page' in the authors string.
Conifer TEN record for:wfo-0000503222: Placement according to April 2023 Classification