Geonoma brevispatha
Geonoma (geo-NO-mah) brevispatha (breh-vih-SPA-tah) | |||||||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kew. | |||||||
Scientific Classification | |||||||
| |||||||
Synonyms | |||||||
| |||||||
Native Continent | |||||||
| |||||||
Morphology | |||||||
| |||||||
Culture | |||||||
| |||||||
Survivability index | |||||||
| |||||||
Common names | |||||||
|
Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Minas Gerais, Brazil.Description
The ouricana is a palm tree that can reach 5 meters in height, commonly found in wetlands, and its occurrence is restricted to flooded environments, edges of rivers and streams. Its flowers are purplish colors and feature strong smell. Its fruits are reddish and rounded. height 1.0-5.0 m DAP 3-32 cm, Trunk line: Straight, Slightly inclined, Flowering period: March to February, flowering color: white. Alva, purplish or cream. Type of Fruit: indehiscent, Meaty, (Drupa), fruiting period: from June to March. Pollinators: Bees and beetles. Dispersion Type: zoochoric, dispersers: Birds. Seed type: Recalcitrant.
Culture
Suitable for permanent flood areas, and areas of temporary flood. Drainage of ground: wet areas / wetlands. Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a
Comments and Curiosities
In its native countries of Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, and Paraguay, this small, clustering palm is widespread and fairly common; in cultivation, however, it is still likely to be a new introduction. It usually produces large clusters of slender stems that are a little more than an inch (2.5 cm) in diameter, each topped with a compact crown of finely pinnate, recurving leaves. In its native habitat, the high plateau of southern and central Brazil and neighboring countries to 1600 m (5200 ft), it generally occupies wetter areas in a fairly dry environment. Unlike most Geonoma, it will take both deep shade and full sun, dry winds, and very cool conditions though only mild frosts, making it suitable for most warm temperate and tropical climates. We believe this palm will have a bright future in cultivation. (RPS.com)
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.