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Revision as of 04:55, 20 June 2012

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Fairchild FL
Calyptronoma occidentalis
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Singapore
Scientific Classification
Genus: Calyptronoma
Species: occidentalis
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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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

References

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


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

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