Borassodendron machadonis

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Borassodendron machadonis

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Scientific Classification
Genus: Borassodendron
Species: machadonis
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

Description

Habitat: Rainforest in Southern Thailand, and northern Malaysian peninsula. Trunk type: Solitary. Leaf type: Palmately compound, very deeply split, dark green, glossy. The petioles have extremely sharp edges, which will cause lacerations to the skin, if one is careless. Growth rate: Slow to medium. Requires full sun, consistently moist, but fast draining soil.

Culture

Curiosities


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

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