Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Ericales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
glabrescens
ID:
948667

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mart. & Eichler ex Miq.) Aubrév. & Pellegr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1961

Citation Micro:
Adansonia , n.s., 1: 26 (1961)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000948005



Common Names

  • Elaeoluma glabrescens
  • Glabrescens Elaeoluma
  • Glabrescens Elaeolume


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Description

Elaeoluma glabrescens (also called Smooth 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 glabrescens 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 glabrescens is a small yellow 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 glabrescens can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Cuttings should be taken in late spring or early summer and rooted in a well-drained, sandy soil mix. Water regularly and keep in a warm, sunny location.

Where to Find Elaeoluma glabrescens

Elaeoluma glabrescens 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-66358: Based on the initial data import
Friedrich Anton Wilhelm Miquel (1811-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Miq.' in the authors string.
Carl Friedrich Philipp von Martius (1794-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mart.' in the authors string.
André Aubréville (1897-1982): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aubrév.' in the authors string.
François Pellegrin (1881-1965): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pellegr.' in the authors string.
August W. Eichler (1839-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Eichler' in the authors string.