Editing Aiphanes aculeata


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[[File:Aiphanes_aculeata1.jpg|frame|Figure 1. Young plant showing ruffled leaves.]]
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===Synonyms: ===
''Aiphanes caryotifolia'' (the old name)
''Martinezia caryotifolia''

===Common Names:===
Coyure Palm<br/>
Ruffle Palm<br/>

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===Habitat:===
South American rainforest.

===Description:===
A single trunked palm which is covered in long black spines,
which grows to about 10 m. It has a very attractive crown of light green,
broad ruffled, spiny leaflets, (similar to
''Caryota'']],
hence the old name),
on pale spiny stalks. The fruits are bright red (see Figure 1.).
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===General:===
Despite it spininess (or perhaps because of it), this palm is very popular with
palm collectors. As mentioned the leaves form a very attractive crown,
and the spines add a considerable degree of interest.

===Culture:===
This is an easy, quick growing plant, liking the standard moist,
but well drained soil, and quite a high degree of light
(young plants like a bit of shade, but older specimens can take full sun).
Its seed germinates easily in 1 - 2 months.

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Figure 2. Plant in fruit.
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===Contributed by: ===
Ian Edwards (Figure 2).<br/>
Tony Huntington (Figure 1).<br/>
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