Astrocaryum — 30 species
Botanical species in the genus Astrocaryum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Astrocaryum acaule
Astrocaryum acaule
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
The plant often grows on waterlogged, white sandy soils in the wild.
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Astrocaryum aculeatissimum
Astrocaryum aculeatissimum
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
The species is adapted to very well-drained and nutrient-poor conditions.
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Astrocaryum carnosum
Astrocaryum carnosum
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Astrocaryum carnosum is native to the moist tropics, growing in a region where the mean annual rainfall is around 3,000mm with a peak from December to March and a dry period from June to August. The average annual temperature is 26°c.
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Astrocaryum jauari
Astrocaryum jauari
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist, lowland tropics, where it is found at elevations up to 230 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 24 - 28°c, but can tolerate 20 - 32°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 8°c or lower.
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Astrocaryum mexicanum
Astrocaryum mexicanum
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Found from the subtropics to the tropics. Succeeds in full sun to light shade.
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Astrocaryum murumuru
Astrocaryum murumuru
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Prefers a moist but well-drained soil and a position in full sun.
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Astrocaryum standleyanum
Astrocaryum standleyanum
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
The plant is often conserved in pastures when the forest is cleared for agriculture.
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Astrocaryum tucuma
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
Astrocaryum tucuma succeeds in moist tropical climates where temperatures never fall below 10°c, the average annual rainfall is 1,500mm or more and the driest month has 25mm or more rain. Requires a sunny, sheltered position. Plants prefer a well-drained soil, though they do not like dry conditions at their roots.
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Astrocaryum vulgare
Astrocaryum vulgare
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the moist tropical lowlands, where it is found at elevations up to 150 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 20 - 28°c, but can tolerate 18 - 30°c. It can be killed by temperatures of 2°c or lower.
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