Syagrus cearensis

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Figure 1. S. cearensis in habitat.

Distribution & Habitat:

South America.

Description:

A medium sized clustering palm (often with only 2 stems) with dark green, slightly plumose leaves, very similar to a small growing Syagrus romanzoffonia.

Culture:

Likes an open sunny, well drained position but will grow in some shade.

File:Syagrus cearensis.jpg

Figure 2. S. cearensis

Contributed by:

Gileno Machado (Figure 1&2)

External Links:

Kew, PalmWeb, eMonocot, JSTOR, Trebrown

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk