Asterogyne spicata (H.E.Moore) Wess.Boer

Species

Angiosperms > Arecales > Arecaceae > Asterogyne

Characteristics

A palm. It has a single trunk. It grows 2-4 m high. The leaves are erect and deep green above but silvery green underneath. The flower spike are erect. The flowers have a scent. The fruit are edible.
Life form perennial
Growth form tree
Growth support free-standing
Foliage retention
Sexuality monoecy
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 6.0
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Environment

Lowland to premontane rain forest, usually on slopes, at elevations from 200-700 metres.
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It is a tropical plant. It grows between 600-1,000 m above sea level.
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Usage

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Edible fruits
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Distribution

Asterogyne spicata world distribution map, present in Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of)

Conservation status

Asterogyne spicata threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:664281-1
WFO ID wfo-0000292342
COL ID HTLT
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Synonyms

Aristeyera spicata Asterogyne spicata