Cryosophila kalbreyeri
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Habitat and Distribution
Colombia, and Panamá. native to rainforest in southern Panama and northwestern Colombia between 300 and 1200 m (1000 and 3900 ft.).
Description
Its very slender trunk can reach 5 m (16 ft.) tall, but usually stays smaller. The circular, fan-shaped leaves are pale glossy green above, and silvery white below.
Culture
Tropical or warm temperate climates, species is rather slow growing.
Comments and Curiosities
Etymology: The plant is named after the Victorian plant collector, Guillermo Kalbreyer.
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Quinido Botanical Gardens, near Armenia, Colombia. Photo by Stephen Villiers, edric.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Miami, Florida. Photo by Dr. Scott Zona, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
