Brahea Berlianderli
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Habitat and Distribution
Brahea Berlianderli is found in Mexico.
Description
Culture
It can handle drought and severe freezes but must have full sun and a very well drained spot in the temperate or subtropical garden. (RPS.com)
Comments and Curiosities
A beautiful and rarely seen Brahea from northeastern Mexico, where it inhabits steep rocky slopes and sheer limestone cliffs. Although quite variable in appearance, the typical form produces a stocky, ocasionally clustering trunk to 5 or 6 m (17 to 20 ft.) tall, topped by a compact crown of stiff, light green or bluish leaves. (RPS.com)
- IMAGE GALLERY
A water-worn canyon, with sides that alternately open up and close in, and a footpath of water worn pebbles from aeons of mountain rain run-off. This palm is common here. Modern revisions suggest they are the variable species, Brahea dulcis, but actually conform more closely to the defunct species Brahea berlandieri. Photo-Adventures in Mexico
A water-worn canyon, with sides that alternately open up and close in, and a footpath of water worn pebbles from aeons of mountain rain run-off. This palm is common here. Modern revisions suggest they are the variable species, Brahea dulcis, but actually conform more closely to the defunct species Brahea berlandieri. Photo-Adventures in Mexico
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- Discussion in forum
- Some Field Observations of Brahea in Tamaulipas, Mexico.
- Brahea berlandieri var.
- Brahea berlandieri var. Tilaco
- Adventures in Mexico
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.