Syagrus pompeoi

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Syagrus (see-AHG-ruhs)
pompeoi (pohm-peh-OH-ee)
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Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Syagrus (see-AHG-ruhs)
Species:
pompeoi (pohm-peh-OH-ee)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil.

Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

Description

A clustering species related to Syagrus procumbens Noblick & Lorenzi, from which it differs by having a caespitose habit, by the greater length rachis of leaves (33-50 cm), more pinnae on each side (8-15), leaflet almost membranaceous with many transverse ribs visible, as well as a longer inflorescence peduncle (10 to 18 cm). (Dr's. Kelen Pureza Soares1 Ricardo Soares Pimenta2 Carlos Alex Guimarães3) Editing by edric.

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b

Comments and Curiosities



  • IMAGE GALLERY

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares.

  • Syagrus pompeoi K. Soares & R. Pimenta. A: Habit showing the subterranean stem. B: caespitose habit. C: leaf. D: detail of the leaflets insertion on the rachis. E: detail of dried striated (transverse ribs) leaflets. F: inflorescence. G: staminate flower. H: pistillate flower. I: infructescence. J: endocarp. (from K. Soares & R. Pimenta, 14, except I: photography by R. Pimenta. Drawn by Dr. Kelen P. Soares).

  • Imagetext: CRC World Dictionary of Palms.

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.

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