Status:
valid
Authors:
O.F.Cook
Source:
wcs
Year:
1901
Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 28: 552 (1901)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000298327
Common Names
- Roystonea borinquena
- Borinquena Roystonea
- Roystonea
Description
Roystonea borinquena (also called Borinquen Roystonea, among many other common names) is a tall palm with a single, unbranched trunk and large, fan-shaped leaves. It is native to tropical America, from Mexico to Brazil. It grows in forests, woodlands, and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Roystonea borinquena is used for making furniture, baskets, and mats. It is also used for making paper, and for making rope and twine. It has been used medicinally to treat fever, skin diseases, and wounds.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Roystonea borinquena flowers are white and fragrant, with a yellow center. The seeds are small, round, and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Roystonea borinquena is a tropical evergreen shrub that grows in full sun to partial shade. It prefers well-drained soil and is drought tolerant. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a light, well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood in the summer and rooted in a light, well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Roystonea borinquena
Roystonea borinquena can be found in the tropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Peru.
Roystonea borinquena FAQ
What is the scientific name of Roystonea borinquena?
Roystonea borinquena
What is the common name of Roystonea borinquena?
Puerto Rican royal palm
Where is Roystonea borinquena found?
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands
Species in the Roystonea genus
Roystonea altissima,
Roystonea borinquena,
Roystonea dunlapiana,
Roystonea lenis,
Roystonea maisiana,
Roystonea oleracea,
Roystonea princeps,
Roystonea regia,
Roystonea stellata,
Roystonea violacea,
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,