Status:
valid
Authors:
Oerst.
Source:
cmp
Year:
1856
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 1856: 34 (1856)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000382967
Common Names
- Oreomunnea pterocarpa
- Winged-fruit Oreomunnea
- Winged-fruit Mountain Palm
Synonyms
- Oreamunoa pterocarpa Oerst. [unknown]
- Engelhardia nicaraguensis A.R.Molina [unknown]
- Engelhardia oreomunnea C.DC. [unknown]
- Engelhardia pterocarpa (Oerst.) Standl. [unknown]
- Engelhardia nicaraguensis Ant.Molina [unknown]
Description
Oreomunnea pterocarpa (also called Pterocarpa Oreomunnea, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is native to the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in wet forests, usually in areas with high humidity.
Uses & Benefits
Oreomunnea pterocarpa is used as an ornamental plant, for timber, and for essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Oreomunnea pterocarpa is a small white flower with a yellow center. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and dark green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oreomunnea pterocarpa is a medium-sized evergreen tree native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It can reach up to 25 m in height and prefers moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be sown in a warm, moist environment. The seedlings should be transplanted when they are about 10 cm tall.
Where to Find Oreomunnea pterocarpa
Oreomunnea pterocarpa is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.
Oreomunnea pterocarpa FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oreomunnea pterocarpa?
Oreomunnea pterocarpa
What is the common name of Oreomunnea pterocarpa?
Winged Oil Palm
What is the natural habitat of Oreomunnea pterocarpa?
It is native to Central America and northern South America
Species in the Oreomunnea genus
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Alfaroa guanacastensis,
Alfaroa guatemalensis,
Alfaroa hondurensis,
Alfaroa manningii,
Alfaroa mexicana,
Alfaroa williamsii,
Carya alba,
Carya aquatica,
Carya brownii,
Carya cathayensis,
Carya collina,
Carya cordiformis,
Carya demareei,
Carya dunbarii,
Carya floridana,
Carya glabra,
Carya hunanensis,
Carya illinoinensis,
Carya kweichowensis,
Carya laciniosa,
Carya laneyi,
Carya lecontei,
Carya ludoviciana,
Carya myristiciformis,
Carya nussbaumeri,
Carya ovata,
Carya pallida,
Carya palmeri,
Carya poilanei,
Carya schneckii,
Carya sinensis,
Carya texana,
Carya tonkinensis,
Cyclocarya paliurus,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia apoensis,
Engelhardia danumensis,
Engelhardia hainanensis,
Engelhardia kinabaluensis,
Engelhardia mendalomensis,
Engelhardia mersingensis,
Engelhardia mollis,
Engelhardia rigida,
Engelhardia roxburghiana,
Engelhardia serrata,
Engelhardia spicata,
Engelhardia unijuga,
Juglans avellana,