Corypha macropoda
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Synonyms:[edit]
This species is regarded as a synonym of Corypha utan
Distribution & Habitat:[edit]
Endemic to the middle and south Andaman Islands.
Description:[edit]
A massive palm, the largest of the Coryphas which are the largest of the palms. It is a solitary fan palm with bluish grey, deeply indented leaves up to 2 metres (6 ft) across, on the end of a 4 metre (12 ft) long spined petiole.
Cultivation:[edit]
Hot, sunny, well drained position. Tropical in its requierments.
Contributed by:[edit]
Clayton York (Figure 1&2)
Kris Achar (Figure 3&4).
External Links:[edit]
Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk