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Revision as of 23:21, 1 January 2018

Syagrus (see-AHG-ruhs)
matafome (mah-tah-FOH-meh)
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Brazil (Bahia). Photo by Gilio Giacomozzi.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Syagrus (see-AHG-ruhs)
Species:
matafome (mah-tah-FOH-meh)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Brazil Northeast, the humid subtropical
Brazil (Bahia). Photo by Gilio Giacomozzi.
climate of Corupá-SC.Estado, and São Paulo.

Description

Habitat: Brazil (Bahia). Solitary trunk palm. Height up to 10m. The origin of the species name was not found. Lorenzi et al. , 2010, p. 358 state: "This species is a fertile natural hybrid between Syagrus vagans and Syagrus coronata, occurring in geographical regions where populations of both species overlap." (Gilio Giacomozzi)

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a

Comments and Curiosities

Note: Houais, 2001, p.1865 in the entry matafome , spelled by him matafome states: " 1. Angios sarmentoso bush ... native of Brazil (EC MG, ES), with enormous tubers that becomes flour , cakes and porridge ... ". (Gilio Giacomozzi)

An interesting natural hybrid from northeastern Brazil between S. coronata and S. vagans that for once combines the best characteristics of both parents to create and attractive landscape palm. (RPS.com)



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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