Chamaedorea hooperiana

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In Louis Hooper's garden

Chamaedorea hooperiana
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Chamaedorea Species: hooperiana
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Clustering Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Hoopers palm, Maya palm, Swooping Bamboo palm.

Habitat and Distribution

Rainforest of Mexico.

Description

Trunk type: Clustering. Hight: To 4m (13'). Cluster spread: To 3m (10'). Leaf detail: Pinnately compound, diametrically opposed, somewhat widely spaced pinnae, erect new leafs, to become slightly drooping. Only recently discovered (by Don Hodel in 1992, during research for his definitive book on Chamaedoreas Chamaedorea Palms - The Species and Their Cultivation), this is said to be one of the most beautifull of the Chameadoreas.

Culture

Requirements: Filtered light when young, partial shade when mature, consistently moist soil is best, but is somewhat drought tolerant, well drained position.

Curiosities

Only recently discovered, by Don Hodel in 1992, during research for his definitive book on Chamaedoreas. Chamaedorea are dioecious, male, and female flowers, on separate plants.

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

• IMAGE GALLERY

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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