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Locality: |
This species is from Puerto Rico. The genus in
general is New World, from Central and South America and the
Caribbean. |
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Cold
Hardiness: |
Tropical to semi-tropical. Possibly in warmer
coastal areas of California: down to 32°, F. |
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Trunk
type: |
Single, spiny trunk with rings. |
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Leaf
type: |
Pinnate (feather shape) leaf, is spiny. |
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Suckering/Solitary: |
Solitary (single trunk). |
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Maintenance: |
In appropriate environments, average. |
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Speed
of growth: |
Medium |
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Height: |
About 20' feet plus. |
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Soil
requirements: |
Average moisture, rich soil (high in organics). |
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Sun
Requirements: |
Understory or full sun. |
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General
Description: |
Unique spiny, single-trunk palm with wide
"chopped-off" leaflets, similar to Caryota
species. |
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Other
Notes: |
Spiny on the trunks, petioles, and leaflets. |
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Further
Data: |
See Spiny
Palms article.
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Palm
for sale/Availability: |
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