Calyptrogyne tutensis
Calyptrogyne (kah-lip-tro-JEE-neh) tutensis (too-TEHN-siss) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Panamá. Between 900 and 1400 m. elev.
Description
This tiny palm native to montane rainforests in Panama between 900 and 1400 m forms a thin trunk topped by a spreading crown of slightly curly, sparsely and unevenly pinnate leaves. The long, unbranched, inflorescences arch out of the crown and hold relatively large purple fruits. It would be best suited for the humid warm temperate garden but is probably not yet in cultivation.
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.