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Seifriz's chamaedorea

Scientific Name: Chamaedorea seifrizii

Family: Arecaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Seifriz's Chamaedorea (Chamaedorea seifrizii)

Seifriz's Chamaedorea, scientifically known as Chamaedorea seifrizii, is a popular palm species often admired for its bamboo-like appearance.

Common Names

  • Seifriz's Chamaedorea
  • Bamboo Palm
  • Reed Palm
  • Seifriz's Bamboo Palm
  • Cane Palm
  • Clustered Parlor Palm
  • Palma Bamb (Spanish)
  • Palmera Bamb (Spanish)
  • Palmera Seifriz de Bamb (Spanish)
  • Xate, xiat, chiat (Mayan)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Chamaedorea seifrizii Burret
  • Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Plants)
  • Class: Liliopsida
  • Order: Arecales
  • Synonyms:
    • Chamaedorea donnell-smithii
    • Chamaedorea erumpens

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Central America.
  • Mentioned in connection with Guatemala and Belize.

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Perennial plant
  • Habit: Hardwood Tree, Palm.
  • Described as a slender, bushy species reaching a maximum height of 2 to 3 meters in Central America.

Ecological Role

  • Listed in invasive species databases.
  • Used in Water and Soil Phytoremediation

Alternative Names in Other Languages

  • Japanese: kamaedorea sefurijii, kireba teeburu yashi
  • German: Seifriz Bambus Palme

Resources and Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS Database (Symbol: CHSE17)
  • Invasive Plant Atlas
  • Dave's Garden
  • International Plant Names Index
  • Discover Life
  • Philippine Herbal Medicine - An illustrated compilation of Philippine medicinal plants by Dr Godofredo Stuart
  • www.biolib.de
  • http://www.niiss.org/