Brahea pimo
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Brahea pimo is endemic to Southwest Mexico.
Description
Trunk type: Solitary. Hight: to 12 Ft. Spread: To 7 Ft. Leaf detail: Costapalmate, green leaf with brown tomentum (fuzz) on leaf ridges and petiole. Considered a dwarf, by most standards. Rare in cultivation.
Culture
Growth rate: Slow. Requirements: Full sun when mature, water moderately, fast draining soil. Min. temps. around 24 degrees. Drought tolerant. Cold Hardiness Zone: 9a
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
Huntington Gardens, California.
Leaf Underside.
Fuzzy Petioles, California.
In habitat. Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
Huntington Botanical Gardens, Los Angeles, California, photo by Paul Craft
Photo by Fred
Photo by Fred
SoCal. Photo by Geoff Stein
The Huntington Botanical Gardens. Photo by Growin
SoCal. Photo by Geoff Stein
SoCal. Photo by Geoff Stein
SoCal. Photo by Geoff Stein
San Diego County, California. Photo by Geoff Stein
SoCal. Photo by Geoff Stein
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, Pasadena, CA. Photo by Growin
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, Pasadena, CA. Photo by Growin
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, Pasadena, CA. Photo by Growin
SoCal. Photo by Iwan
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA. Photo by Dr. Axel kratel.
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA. Photo by Dr. Axel kratel.
The Huntington Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA. Photo by Dr. Axel kratel.
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.
