Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Species:
huaimi
ID:
294144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mart.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Voy. Amér. Mér. 7(3): 86 (1844)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000293476

Common Names

  • Tucumã-de-huaimi
  • Tucumã-de-huaimi-do-Pará
  • Tucumã-de-huaimi-do-Tocantins

Searching for Astrocaryum huaimi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Astrocaryum huaimi (also called Huaimi Palm, among many other common names) is a species of palm native to the Amazon rainforest. It is a solitary species with a single trunk and its leaves are pinnate and deeply divided into numerous leaflets.

Uses & Benefits

Astrocaryum huaimi is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for medicinal purposes such as treating wounds and skin infections.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Astrocaryum huaimi are small and yellow-green. The seeds are small and dark brown, with a shallow, scaly cup. The seedlings are small and slender, with light green leaves and a taproot.

Searching for Astrocaryum huaimi? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Astrocaryum huaimi is a small palm tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It prefers full sun and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is best done from seed, which should be planted in the spring. Seedlings should be transplanted in the fall. It is also possible to propagate Astrocaryum huaimi from cuttings.

Where to Find Astrocaryum huaimi

Astrocaryum huaimi is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela.

Astrocaryum huaimi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Astrocaryum huaimi?

Astrocaryum huaimi

What is the common name of Astrocaryum huaimi?

Huaimi palm

Where is Astrocaryum huaimi native to?

South America

Species in the Astrocaryum genus

Astrocaryum acaule, Astrocaryum aculeatissimum, Astrocaryum aculeatum, Astrocaryum alatum, Astrocaryum arenarium, Astrocaryum campestre, Astrocaryum carnosum, Astrocaryum chambira, Astrocaryum chonta, Astrocaryum ciliatum, Astrocaryum confertum, Astrocaryum echinatum, Astrocaryum faranae, Astrocaryum farinosum, Astrocaryum ferrugineum, Astrocaryum giganteum, Astrocaryum gratum, Astrocaryum huaimi, Astrocaryum huicungo, Astrocaryum jauari, Astrocaryum javarense, Astrocaryum macrocalyx, Astrocaryum malybo, Astrocaryum mexicanum, Astrocaryum minus, Astrocaryum murumuru, Astrocaryum paramaca, Astrocaryum perangustatum, Astrocaryum rodriguesii, Astrocaryum sciophilum, Astrocaryum scopatum, Astrocaryum sociale, Astrocaryum standleyanum, Astrocaryum triandrum, Astrocaryum tucuma, Astrocaryum ulei, Astrocaryum urostachys, Astrocaryum vulgare, Astrocaryum pax,

Species in the Arecaceae family

Acanthophoenix crinita, Acanthophoenix rubra, Acanthophoenix rousselii, Acoelorraphe wrightii, Acrocomia aculeata, Acrocomia crispa, Acrocomia hassleri, Acrocomia intumescens, Acrocomia totai, Acrocomia emensis, Acrocomia glaucescens, Acrocomia corumbaensi, Actinorhytis calapparia, Actinorhytis calapparia, Adonidia merrillii, Adonidia dransfieldii, Aiphanes graminifolia, Aiphanes bicornis, Aiphanes buenaventurae, Aiphanes multiplex, Aiphanes acaulis, Aiphanes chiribogensis, Aiphanes concinna, Aiphanes deltoidea, Aiphanes duquei, Aiphanes eggersii, Aiphanes erinacea, Aiphanes gelatinosa, Aiphanes grandis, Aiphanes hirsuta, Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes killipii, Aiphanes leiostachys, Aiphanes lindeniana, Aiphanes linearis, Aiphanes macroloba, Aiphanes minima, Aiphanes parvifolia, Aiphanes pilaris, Aiphanes simplex, Aiphanes spicata, Aiphanes tricuspidata, Aiphanes truncata, Aiphanes ulei, Aiphanes verrucosa, Aiphanes weberbaueri, Aiphanes argos, Aiphanes tatama, Aiphanes gloria, Aiphanes decipiens,