Caryota ochlandra
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
China Southeast. Open forest around Canton.
Description
Certainly one of the hardiest of the Caryota, this fishtail palm from China has a relatively small crown of doubly-pinnate leaves with fish-tail shaped leaflets and a fairly slim trunk. In common with others in the genus, it requires plenty of water and a rich soil. Given these it is very fast growing. A moderately-sized species suitable for all but the coldest climates. (RPS.com)
Culture
Cold hardiness Zone: 9a
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
California. In cultivation. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Xishuangbanna, China. Photo by Dr. John Dransfield, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
H.P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL. Appx. 50ft tall, 2008. Photo by Leu Gardens botanist Eric S.
H.P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL. Appx. 50ft tall, 2008. Photo by Leu Gardens botanist Eric S.
H.P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, FL. Appx. 50ft tall, 2008. Photo by Leu Gardens botanist Eric S.
Ma Wan Park, Hong Kong.
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San Diego, CA. Photo by Brandt Maxwell.
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Sydney Botanic Gardens, Queensland, Australia.
Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, Coral Gables, FL. Photo-Rare Palm Seeds.com
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/9429-tall-caryota-ochlandra/
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.
