Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
crispa
ID:
948666

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.D.Penn.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 52: 246 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948004



Common Names

  • Elaeoluma crispa
  • Crispa Elaeoluma
  • Crispa Elaeolume


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Description

Elaeoluma crispa (also called Crisped Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It is a medium-sized tree with a single stem and a crown of large, feather-shaped leaves. It grows in tropical lowland rainforests and is often found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides and abandoned plantations.

Uses & Benefits

Elaeoluma crispa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, cough, and cold.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Elaeoluma crispa is a small white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oblong seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Elaeoluma crispa is a shrub that can be propagated from cuttings. It grows best in full sun and well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate temperatures down to -10°C. Prune regularly to maintain a compact shape.

Where to Find Elaeoluma crispa

Elaeoluma crispa is native to tropical regions of South America, including Brazil and Colombia.

Species in the Sapotaceae family

Afrosersalisia rwandensis, Amorphospermum antilogum, Argania spinosa, Aubregrinia taiensis, Aulandra beccarii, Aulandra cauliflora, Aulandra longifolia, Autranella congolensis, Baillonella toxisperma, Beccariella balansana, Beccariella crebrifolia, Beccariella lasiantha, Beccariella novocaledonica, Beccariella xerocarpa, Beccariella brownlessiana, Boerlagella spectabilis, Breviea sericea, Burckella banikiensis, Burckella erythrophylla, Burckella fijiensis, Burckella hillii, Burckella macropoda, Burckella magusum, Burckella obovata, Burckella parvifolia, Burckella polymera, Burckella poolei, Burckella richii, Burckella sorei, Burckella thurstonii, Capurodendron androyense, Capurodendron ankaranense, Capurodendron antongiliense, Capurodendron apollonioides, Capurodendron bakeri, Capurodendron costatum, Capurodendron delphinense, Capurodendron gracilifolium, Capurodendron greveanum, Capurodendron ludiifolium, Capurodendron madagascariense, Capurodendron mandrarense, Capurodendron microphyllum, Capurodendron nodosum, Capurodendron perrieri, Capurodendron pervillei, Capurodendron pseudoterminalia, Capurodendron rubrocostatum, Capurodendron rufescens, Capurodendron sakalavum,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-66357: Based on the initial data import
Terence Dale Pennington (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.D.Penn.' in the authors string.