Heterospathe negrosensis
From Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide
Heterospathe (heht-eh-roh-SPATH-eh) negrosensis (neh-groh-EHN-siss)
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Scientific Classification
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Genus: |
Heterospathe (heht-eh-roh-SPATH-eh)
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negrosensis (neh-groh-EHN-siss)
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Synonyms
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None set.
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Native Continent
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Asia
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Morphology
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Culture
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Survivability index
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Common names
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None.
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Habitat and Distribution
Philippines. Rainforest of Negros Island.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
Description
A slender, smallish palm from the Philippines with a thin, smooth trunk and arching, pinnate fronds with drooping, glossy green leaflets. It does well in all tropical climates, where its adapts to cultivation with ease. (RPS.com)
Culture
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
PHILIPPINES: Negros: Negros Oriental Prov. Cuernos de Negros Mtns; coordinates of general area 40-120 m. 9 14 31.97 N, 123 10 45.80 E.
Phil Arrowsmith's Garden in Brisbane, Australia. "Heterospathe negrosensis had just formed a small trunk after 20+ years." Photo by Daryl O'Connor.
Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
Photo-Jungle Music Palms & Cycads.
Photo-Jungle Music Palms & Cycads.
Cape Coral, FL. Photo by Margeret Price.
External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.