Aiphanes — 7 species
Botanical species in the genus Aiphanes recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Aiphanes acanthophylla
Aiphanes acanthophylla
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Fruits are produced in great quantities, several on the lower part of each branch of the axis. They are slightly broader than long, whitish green when immature, turning to shiny bright red. Plants can flower and produce fruit probably throughout the year.
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Aiphanes grandis
Aiphanes grandis
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
The tree is often left over when the forest is converted into pasture, but as with other palm species, it is unable to regenerate in a tall grass-dominated vegetation. Furthermore, local farmers may object to its presence due to the fiercely armed stem and leaves that constitute a problem to grazing cattle and hence try to eradicate it from their pasture fields.
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Aiphanes horrida
Aiphanes horrida
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist to wet tropics, where it is found at elevations from sea level to 1,500 metres. It grows best in areas where the temperate ranges from 22 - 27°c, tolerating a range from 18 - 32°c. Plants can be killed if the temperature drops to -1°c or lower.
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Aiphanes minima
Aiphanes minima
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the tropics. It is said to be able to tolerate occasional frosts with temperatures falling as low as -2°c. Adult plants can take full sun, but seedlings need shade.
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