Difference between revisions of "Calyptronoma occidentalis"

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==Habitat and Distribution==
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Jamaica, and the West Indies, grows in swamp margins of lakes & streams.
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==Description==
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Solitary palm light brown trunk to 40' tall 1' diameter, younger trunk covered with brown fibers, older trunks closely rings.
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==Culture==
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Very rarely seen in cultivation. requires a Warm, sheltered, environment, and lots of moisture.
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==Curiosities==
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Revision as of 10:58, 16 May 2012

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Fairchild FL
Calyptronoma occidentalis
Occidentalis.jpg
Singapore
Scientific Classification
Genus: Calyptronoma
Species: occidentalis
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
America.gif
Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Long Thatch Palm

Habitat and Distribution

Jamaica, and the West Indies, grows in swamp margins of lakes & streams.

Description

Solitary palm light brown trunk to 40' tall 1' diameter, younger trunk covered with brown fibers, older trunks closely rings.

Culture

Very rarely seen in cultivation. requires a Warm, sheltered, environment, and lots of moisture.

Curiosities


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

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