The parlour palm, or parlor palm in america, or by its latin name of neanthe bella is one of the most sought after indoor palms around today. This is one of the most charming things about this family. Chamaedorea elegans parlour palm neanthe bella palm. The board of trustees of the royal botanic gardens, kew. Unlike the radicalis, this species forms a short trunk and gets to about 8 perhaps 10 feet plant height. Chamaedorea is the largest genus of palms in the neotropics. Files are available under licenses specified on their description page. Plants will tolerate light frosts and may be grown outdoors in usda zone 8 locations where winter temperatures periodically dip to. Looks a lot like chamaedorea oblongata, only leaves a much thinner and more delicate, and more susceptible to damage and spider mites. Showing 116 of 29 results aspidistra elatior cast iron plant more info. Chamaedorea elegans wikispecies, free species directory. Although there are over 100 species of chamaedorea, only a half dozen or so are produced in commercial quantities for the indoor plant market. Contact us 128 raleigh street holly springs, nc 27540 phone. As mentioned above, chamaedorea is a very diverse group of palm trees.
Chamaedorea online succulents, houseplants and orchids. Generally, the plants have an extremely thin stem that reaches several feet in height and produces leaves that are dark green and feathershaped. In our dark grey ceramic pots, it adds a chic vibe to any room. Chamaedorea is a plant genus that belongs with the arecaceae family. Chamaedorea elegans, the neanthe bella palm or parlour palm, is a species of small palm tree native to the rainforests in southern mexico and guatemala. An economic assessment of a nontimber forest product. Chamaedorea microspadix, commonly called hardy bamboo palm, is a compact, clumpforming palm that has surprisingly good winter hardiness. Palms for brisbane is grateful for the agreement of the palm and cycad societies of australia to allow us to provide links to their marvellous online catalogue of photos, botanical notes and cultivation notes about most of the palm and cycad.
The small, fragrant flowers are yellow or red and are gathered in spicate or. I should probably mention comparing it to other chamaedorea determined by nasa to be effective in removing toxic gasses and particulate matter from air, or studies that show chamaedorea elegans helps regulate indoor humidity, or stuff. Chamaedorea elegans in world checklist of selected plant families. His book on the subject demonstrated the vast number of species in existence and the variability in their appearance and stature. Botany chamaedorea seifrizii is a small, clustering palm growing to a height of 2.
The chamaedorea is a fantastic plant with a tropical feel. Chamaedorea seifrizii, the bamboo palm, and chamaedorea metallica are excellent house plants. Keep it away from cold drafts near windows, vents, and outside doors. Pdf population structure of the dominant palm species in.
If your guaranteed delivery item isnt on time, you can 1 return the item, for a refund of the full price and return shipping costs. It is a very gratifying species because it is quite easy to grow. Arecaceae palmae parlor palm, miniature fishtail palm origin. Learn about the caquib plant of chamaedorea oblongata genus. Chamaedorea elegans dwarf mountain palm parlour palm care. Fruits can be nearly globose to ellipsoid or slightly lunate. Chamaedorea oblongata exhibits a great deal of variability in shape ofleafand of fruit over its rather wide range. Chamaedorea seifrizii, chamaedorea erumpens family. Chamaedorea elegans, the parlor palm, is frequently offered as a house plant. This is a solitary trunk species that resembles an overgrown chamaedorea radicalis. Chamaedorea cataractarum cascade palm from garden center.
The parlor palm prefers room temperatures between 65 and 80 degrees f. Chamaedorea elegans chamaedorea ernestiaugusti chamaedorea fragrans chamaedorea glaucifolia chamaedorea graminifolia chamaedorea hooperiana chamaedorea klotzchiana chamaedorea metallica chamaedorea microspadix chamaedorea oblongata chamaedorea oreophila chamaedorea plumosa chamaedorea pochutlensis x graminifolia chamaedorea. Theres plenty of info about that just a searchengineofyourchoice away. If your palm begins to develop dry leaf margins or brown tips, its most likely caused by cold drafts or. Chamaedorea tepejilote, also known as the pacaya palm, is a species of chamaedorea palm tree found in the understory of the forests of southern mexico, central america, and northern colombia. We do not intend the plant list to be complete for names of infraspecific rank. All structured data from the file and property namespaces is available under the creative commons cc0 license. The genus chamaedorea contains over 100 species of palm trees native primarily to the tropical americas. This attractive indoor palm produces long bamboolike canes which in time form a tall, columnar shaped plant, perfect for todays interiors.
Chamaedorea metallica, parlor palm, miniature fishtail. Introduction to the chamaedorea palms excellent genus for. Chamaedorea elegans, commonly called parlor palm or neanthe bella palm, is a small, compact, usually singletrunked palm that is native to rainforests from southeastern mexico to northern guatemala. Palm, cycad and tropical plant availability leucadia blvd e n w e s union st. Chamaedorea pacaya, a genus of dioecious plants of the family palmae having an underground rhizome and numerous slender stems or a single stem. The noted author on chamaedorea palms is don hodel of ucla in california. A low growing palm up to 3 feet high that is very tough it will tolerate a lot of abuse but with a small amount of care will thrive. The term, chamaedorea palms, is used in this publication as a collective common name for those species of palm which belong to the genus chamaedorea. Moist or wet lowland forest on the atlantic slope of central america. The chamaedorea species is the largest genus of palms found in the understory of neotropical forests. Luckily for us, there are a few chamaedorea species and hybrids e.
The plants database includes the following 3 species of chamaedorea. The plant list includes 255 scientific plant names of species rank for the genus chamaedorea. Chamaedorea seifrizii, chamaedorea erumpens, bamboo palm. As a houseplant, this palm usually grows to 4 tall and is particularly. It consists of more than 100 species of palm plants that are native to rain forests in mexico and central america. Chamaedorea microspadix chamaedorea oblongata chamaedorea oreophila chamaedorea plumosa chamaedorea pochutlensis x graminifolia chamaedorea radicalis chamaedorea seifrizii chamaedorea stolonifera chamaedorea tepejilote. Chamaedorea is a genus of palm trees probably best known for the indoor container plant, chamaedorea elegans, the parlour palm.
Chamaedorea species, schiedes parlor palm chamaedorea. This page was last edited on 19 december 2019, at 02. Chamaedorea adscendens chamaedorea allenii chamaedorea alternans. Pages in category chamaedorea the following 112 pages are in this category, out of 112 total. Media in category chamaedorea oblongatathe following 7 files are in this category, out of 7 total.
They will grow and flower in a bright indoor situation and their tough leaves are fairly resistant to spider mites. This palm is easy to grow and its narrow shape makes it easy to grow in many areas of the garden. The significance of the findings is discussed within the framework. Chamaedorea article about chamaedorea by the free dictionary. These palms are commonly called parlor palm xate, fishtail xate, and jade xate, respectively. Leaves are petioled, pinnate, up to 60 centimeters long, dark green, gracefully arching, with slightly ribbed margins. Bamboo palm tree, reed palm, chamaedorea seifrizii real.
These shadetolerant plants are often the most abundant palm in the understory of tropical forests 1, 2, where they play an important ecological role 3, 4. It was named after ips member jim benze from california. Sipritsi, chamaedorea seifrizii, seifrizs palm herbal. Chamaedorea oblongata is a great species for cultivation. It is a highly ornamental solitary stemmed species with striking, darkgreen, shiny ovoid leaflets on arching leaves atop a skinny, green ringed stem about. Pdf chamaedorea xate in the greater maya mountains and. Defoliation and gender effects on fitness components in. Chamaedorea costaricana pacaya chamaedorea elegans parlor palm chamaedorea seifrizii seifrizs chamaedorea. Pdf population structure was analyzed for five of the most common species of palms, astrocaryum mexicanum, bactris tricophylla, chamaedorea oblongata. This attractive little plant was first discovered in central america and brought back to the united states, where it immediately became a popular indoor palm. Chamaedorea elegans parlour palm, for over a century parlour palms have enjoyed a place in the british home. Hence this is a relatively rare plant in palm collections. Easily gets lost in landscape among thicker, bolder plants so best in pots or open confined areas.
It exhibits a great deal of variability in shape of leaf and of fruit over its rather wide. Chamaedorea oblongata palmpedia palm growers guide. Palms of belize 1 chamaedorea ecology and economic. The parlor palm has long been used as an indoor plant in the united states.
The leaves are mostly entire, although some that are furcate at the apex or pinnate are encountered. The record derives from wcsp data supplied on 20120323 which reports it as an accepted name record 37610 with original publication details. Xate pronounced shatay are the leaves produced from three species within the chamaedorea genus. The popular and much loved metallic palm is the only palm that has foliage with a dark metallic blue green sheen like the color of gunmetal. The bamboo palm goes by many other common names such as bamboo palm, reed palm, clustered parlor palm, and cane palm. Chamaedorea seifrizii bamboo palm reed palms ornamental. Due to the current situation we are currently experiencing lead times of up to 10 days for delivery. Chamaedorea xate in the greater maya mountains and the chiquibul forest reserve, belize. Leaf shapes can be lanceolate and flat to broadly rhombic or trapezoid and cupped downward. The plant list includes a further 10 scientific plant names of infraspecific rank for the genus chamaedorea. Click below on a thumbnail map or name for species profiles. The reasons for this couldnt be more straight forward it thrives in our homes and workplaces where other species may struggle and its also one of the cheapest palms you can buy.
See what to plant when thanks to our seasonal gardening guide and plant finder so your flowers and vegetables look amazing whatever the climate. Buy bamboo palm tree chamaedorea seifrizii the medium sized bamboo palm chamaedorea seifrizii originates from southeast asia, but can now be found abundantly throughout central america. Most chamaedoreas are natives of the rain forests of. It is one of several species with leaves that are harvested as xate. An small, attractive, solitary palm to about 3m tall, with wide, bright green leaflets. Chamaedorea from ancient greek chamai, meaning on the ground, and dorea, meaning gift, in reference to easily reached fruits, or the plants lowgrowing nature is a genus of 107 species of palms, native to subtropical and tropical regions of the americas. The genus chamaedorea is the largest palm genus in the neotropics hodel 1992. Where winter hardy, it will rise to 56 tall in shady areas of the landscape. We also assess the extent to which the chamaedorea resource has been illegally harvested. This is a nice palm, suitable for container culture, that will do fine with winter cold exposure on the treasure coast of florida. C oblongata makes a much better plant for cultivation.
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