Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Genus:
Species:
boliviana
ID:
295918

Status:
valid

Authors:
Moldenke

Source:
wcs

Year:
1934

Citation Micro:
Phytologia 1: 99 (1934)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000295250



Common Names

  • Recordia boliviana
  • Bolivian Palm
  • Bolivian Majesty Palm


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Description

Recordia boliviana (also called Bolivian Recordia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 4 meters tall. It is native to tropical regions of South and Central America, and is found in wet forests and along riverbanks. It has large, leathery leaves and produces small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Recordia boliviana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in landscaping for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Recordia boliviana has white flowers with yellow centers and dark green seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single stem with a few leaves. The leaves are dark green and oval-shaped.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Recordia boliviana is a slow-growing, evergreen palm that is native to Bolivia. It grows best in full sun to partial shade and prefers a well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a well-drained potting mix. The seeds should be lightly covered with soil and kept moist until germination occurs. Once the seedlings have grown to a few inches tall, they can be transplanted into individual containers.

Where to Find Recordia boliviana

Recordia boliviana is native to Bolivia and can be found in the departments of Cochabamba and Santa Cruz.

Recordia boliviana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Recordia boliviana?

Recordia boliviana

What are the common names of Recordia boliviana?

None

What are the uses of Recordia boliviana?

It is used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including insomnia, anxiety, and hypertension

Species in the Recordia genus

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Harold Norman Moldenke (1909-1996): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Moldenke' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:218394-2: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].