Status:
valid
Authors:
Gaudich.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1829
Citation Micro:
Voy. Uranie : 454 (1829)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000294001
Common Names
- Quoya cuneata
- Cuneata Quoya
- Cuneata Quoya Tree
Synonyms
- Pityrodia cuneata Benth. [unknown]
- Chloanthes cuneata F.Muell. [unknown]
Description
Quoya cuneata (also called cuneate quoya, among many other common names) is a species of palm tree native to Central and South America. It is a slow-growing palm with a single trunk that can reach up to 20 m in height. Its leaves are fan-shaped and can reach up to 3 m in length. It is found in tropical rainforests, swamps, and other wet habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Quoya cuneata is used for its edible fruits and nuts, as well as for its timber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Quoya cuneata is a small, yellowish-green flower. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small and thin, with a single, thin stem and small, light green leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Quoya cuneata is a small evergreen tree native to the Amazon rainforest of Brazil. It grows in full sun and prefers moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is usually done by seed, which should be planted in a warm, moist environment and kept in partial shade. The seedlings should be transplanted to their permanent location when they are about 20 cm tall.
Where to Find Quoya cuneata
Quoya cuneata is native to the Amazon rainforest in South America.
Quoya cuneata FAQ
What is the scientific name of Quoya cuneata?
Quoya cuneata
What is the common name of Quoya cuneata?
Cuneata Quoya
What is the natural habitat of Quoya cuneata?
Dry, rocky slopes and ridges
Species in the Quoya genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
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Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,