Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dabeibaensis
ID:
912634
Status:
valid
Authors:
P.A.Harding
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 25: 165 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000911969
Common Names
- Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis
- Dabeiba's Chondroscaphe
- Dabeiba Chondroscaphe
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis (also called Dabeiba Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to the Caribbean. It is a medium-sized tree, growing up to 15 m tall. It has a single trunk and a crown of pinnate leaves. It grows in humid montane forests, at altitudes of 1,500-2,500 m.
Uses & Benefits
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks and is also used for its edible shoots.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis is white and bell-shaped, with five petals. The seed is small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis is a species of flowering plant native to Colombia. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in a sunny location. Propagation is done through division of the clumps or by seed. The seed should be sown on a well-drained, sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis
Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis can be found in Colombia.
Species in the Chondroscaphe genus
Chondroscaphe yamilethae, Chondroscaphe amabilis, Chondroscaphe atrilinguis, Chondroscaphe bicolor, Chondroscaphe chestertonii, Chondroscaphe eburnea, Chondroscaphe embreei, Chondroscaphe escobariana, Chondroscaphe flaveola, Chondroscaphe gentryi, Chondroscaphe merana, Chondroscaphe plicata, Chondroscaphe dabeibaensis, Chondroscaphe venezuelana,
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,
References
The Plant List v1.1 record kew-456867: Based on the initial data import
Patricia A. Harding (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.A.Harding' in the authors string.