Syagrus romanzoffiana
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| Syagrus romanzoffiana (Cham.) Glassman[1] |
Syagrus romanzoffiana (Queen Palm) is a palm native to South America, from northern Argentina north to eastern Brazil and west to eastern Bolivia. It had been classified within the Cocos genus as Cocos plumosa, was assigned to Arecastrum, then moved to Syagrus. As a result of the nomenclature confusion, they often retain a previous, incorrect name in popular usage. It is a medium-sized palm, growing to 15 m tall, with pinnate leaves.
[edit] Cultivation and uses
The Queen Palm is found in mostly subtropical areas. However, the fronds die early and must be pruned to keep the tree visually pleasing. The sheaths of the pruned fronds remain on the tree for several months and are an ideal breeding place for snails, caterpillars and other garden pests.
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[edit] References
- ^ Syagrus romanzoffiana information from NPGS/GRIN. www.ars-grin.gov. Retrieved on 2008-03-16.
