Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Proteales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
yolombo
ID:
1107730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Posada-Ar.) Killip

Source:
tro

Year:
1950

Citation Micro:
Lloydia 13: 204. 1950

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001107068



Common Names

  • Panopsis Yolombo
  • Yolombo Panopsis
  • Yolombo Tree


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Description

Panopsis yolombo (also called Yolombo Palm, among many other common names) is a medium-sized palm native to Central and South America. It grows up to 10 meters tall and has a dense, rounded crown and leathery, glossy leaves. It is found in rainforest and wet sclerophyll forest, often on the margins of swamps and streams.

Uses & Benefits

Panopsis yolombo is used for ornamental purposes, as a hedge, and for its wood.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Panopsis yolombo has small yellow flowers that appear in spring and summer. The seeds are small and brown and are dispersed by wind. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Panopsis yolombo is an evergreen shrub that grows up to 2 meters in height. It prefers well-drained soils and full sun. Propagation is done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, sandy soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil.

Where to Find Panopsis yolombo

Panopsis yolombo can be found in Central and South America, particularly in the Andes mountain range.

Species in the Proteaceae family

Acidonia microcarpa, Adenanthos acanthophyllus, Adenanthos apiculatus, Adenanthos argyreus, Adenanthos barbigerus, Adenanthos cacomorphus, Adenanthos cuneatus, Adenanthos cunninghamii, Adenanthos cygnorum, Adenanthos detmoldii, Adenanthos dobagii, Adenanthos dobsonii, Adenanthos drummondii, Adenanthos ellipticus, Adenanthos eyrei, Adenanthos filifolius, Adenanthos flavidiflorus, Adenanthos forrestii, Adenanthos glabrescens, Adenanthos gracilipes, Adenanthos ileticos, Adenanthos intermedius, Adenanthos intricatus, Adenanthos labillardierei, Adenanthos linearis, Adenanthos macropodianus, Adenanthos meisneri, Adenanthos obovatus, Adenanthos oreophilus, Adenanthos pamelus, Adenanthos pungens, Adenanthos sericeus, Adenanthos strictus, Adenanthos teges, Adenanthos terminalis, Adenanthos velutinus, Adenanthos venosus, Agastachys odorata, Alloxylon brachycarpum, Alloxylon flammeum, Alloxylon pinnatum, Alloxylon wickhamii, Athertonia diversifolia, Aulax cancellata, Aulax pallasia, Aulax umbellata, Austromuellera trinervia, Austromuellera valida, Banksia acanthopoda, Banksia acuminata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26500834: Based on the initial data import
Ellsworth Paine Killip (1890-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Killip' in the authors string.
Andrés Posada Arango (1839-1922): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Posada-Ar.' in the authors string.