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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/