Geonoma orbignyana
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Description
A small palm. It grows 2 m tall. The stems are 1 cm across. It can occur singly or in clusters. There are 10 leaves per stem. The sheath is 18 cm long. The leaves have 5 leaflets on each side. The fruit are 9 mm long by 7 mm wide.
Edible Uses
In South America, the leaves of species such as Geonoma deversa, Geonoma orbignyana, and Geonoma macrostachys are economically important for their use in thatching roofs.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant.
Where It Grows
Andes, Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, South America,
Other Uses
The leaves are used for thatching. The stems are used as walking sticks.
Synonyms
References (5)
- Marcia, M. J., et al, 2011, Palm Uses in Northwestern South America: A Quantitative Review. Bot. Rev. (2011) 77:462-570
- Palmpedia
- Roa, J. A. G. & Boada, D. S. G., 2018, Fundación para el Fortalecimiento de la Fruticultura y Plantas Alimenticias no Convencionales en Colombia.
- Torre, de la L., et al, 2008, Enciclopedia de las Plantas Útiles del Ecuador. Herbario QCA. Pontificia Universidad Católica del Ecuador. p 203
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
