Aiphanes horrida

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Aiphanes horrida
Paneawa Zoo - Hilo, Hawaii
Scientific Classification
Genus: Aiphanes Species: horrida
Synonyms
Aiphanes caryotifolia, Aiphanes aculeata
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate Height: 3-10m Trunk diameter: 6-10cm
Culture
Sun exposure: Partial Shade
Survivability index
MSI #4B
Common names
Corozo, Ruffle Palm, Coyure Palm.

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Contents 1 Habitat and Distribution 2 Description 3 Culture 4 Curiosities

Habitat and Distribution

Description

A solitary palm with pinnate leaves, armed with long sharp spines on nearly all parts, even the leaf surfaces. Leaflets are broad at the tips. The round fruits are bright red with an orange endocarp, 1-2.3 cm diameter. Grows to about ten meters.

Culture

Curiosities