Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Arecales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
ceriferum
ID:
835977

Status:
valid

Authors:
(H.Karst.) Pittier

Source:
wcs

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bol. Ci. Technol. 1: 10 (1926)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000835312

Common Names

  • Candelilla Wax Palm
  • Ceroxylon
  • Wax Palm

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Description

Ceroxylon ceriferum (also called wax palm, among many other common names) is an evergreen palm native to Colombia. It grows to a height of 10-20 m and has a woody root system. It is found in dry open forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Ceroxylon ceriferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ceroxylon ceriferum has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ceroxylon ceriferum is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is native to South America. It is an evergreen palm that grows up to 10 m tall. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from seed or division.

Where to Find Ceroxylon ceriferum

Ceroxylon ceriferum is found in Colombia.

Ceroxylon ceriferum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ceroxylon ceriferum?

Ceroxylon ceriferum

What is the common name of Ceroxylon ceriferum?

Carnauba Wax Palm

Where is Ceroxylon ceriferum native to?

South America

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-37254: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Karl Wilhelm Hermann Karsten (1817-1908): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Karst.' in the authors string.
Henri François Pittier (1857-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pittier' in the authors string.