Cocothrinax crinita – Plant

Description

old man palm, palma petate, old man thatch palm, mat palm.

Family Name : Arecaceae (Palmae)

Common Names : Thatch Palm, Mat Palm, Old Man Palm, Palma Petate, Guano Petate, Guano Barbudo

Description

Solitary, Slow growing, 2 to 10 metres high, (7 to 33 ft.) its trunk completely covered with long hair like fibers., stems 8 to 20 centimetres in diameter, (3 to 8 inches). It appears bigger because of the the thick hair covering. Leaf detail: Palmately compound, 15 to 25 almost circular leaves, green above, dull gray below. 38 segments, with split tips, up to 5 feet in diameter (1.5 m). unarmed, 3 feet long (90 cm). Flower: dioecious, (male and female flowers on separate plants), yellow flowers. Flower stalk coming from among the leaves, 5 feet long. Fruit: The fruit is purple or black, 0.7-2 cm in diameter.[.28 to .80 inches long). Round, and wrinkled. Editing by Edric.

Culture

Requirements: Full sun, fair to moderate water, well drained position.

Light Preference :
Full Sun

Water Preference :
Moderate Water

Plant Growth Rate :
Slow

Maintenance Requirements :
Moderate

Propagation Method :
Seed

Flower & Plant Sexuality :
Bisexual Flowers

Flower Colour(s) :
Yellow / Golden

Flower Colour(s) :
Yellow / Golden

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