Chelyocarpus dianeurus
(Burret) H.E.Moore
Arecaceae
Tessmanniodoxa dianeura (Burret) Burret
Tessmanniophoenix dianeura Burret
Common Name:
Plant growing in Choco, Colombia
Photograph by: Andrew J. Henderson'
Image credit to Palmweb
Plant growing in Choco, Colombia
Photograph by: Andrew J. Henderson'
Image credit to Palmweb
Base of inflorescence
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb
Inflorescence
Photograph by: John Dransfield
Image credit to Palmweb
General Information
Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm growing 3 - 15 metres tall. The unbranched, erect or slightly leaning stem can be 6 - 9cm in diameter, topped with a crown of 13 - 15 fan-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 metres in diameter[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a stuffing material.
Known Hazards
None known
Botanical References
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
Range
S. America - Colombia.
Habitat
Understorey of lowland rainforest, most commonly on slopes and almost always in well-drained soils, usually near sea level[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
Properties
| Other Uses Rating |  |
| Habit | Evergreen Tree |
| Height | 10.00 m |
| Cultivation Status | Wild |
Cultivation Details
Grows best in a warm, sheltered and moist position[
314- Title
- Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia.
- Publication
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- Author
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- Website
- http://www.pacsoa.org.au/
- Publisher
-
- Year
- 0
- ISBN
-
- Description
- Contains at least a little information on the majority of palm and cycad species, plus a wealth of photographs. A first class website.
].
Edible Uses
None known
Medicinal
None known
Other Uses
The woolly covering on the leaf sheaths is used as a stuffing material for pillows[
768- Title
- Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas
- Publication
-
- Author
- Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R.
- Publisher
- Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey.
- Year
- 1995
- ISBN
- 0-691-08537-4
- Description
- An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos.
].
Propagation
Seed -
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Ken Fern,
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with help from
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