Syagrus graminifolia
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Habitat and Distribution
Brazil West-Central. Endemic to Cerrado habitat (very dry woodland-savanna), above 500 m altitude
Description
A small palm with very blueish pinnate leaves.
Culture
Sunny, well drained position. Drought tolerant. Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b
Comments and Curiosities
There is a glaucous, and reg. form. the glaaucous form tends to be more blueish.
"This was the very first species of Syagrus graminifolia (Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE") discovered and collected by Frank Burchell in 1846 from Goias." Dr. Larry Noblick.
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Dr. Harri Lorenzi's PLANTARUM, Nova Odessa, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Gileno Machado.
Dr. Harri Lorenzi's PLANTARUM, Nova Odessa, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Gileno Machado.
Dr. Harri Lorenzi's PLANTARUM, Nova Odessa, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Gileno Machado.
Dr. Harri Lorenzi's PLANTARUM, Nova Odessa, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 'Reg. form'. Photo by Al in Kona.
Dr. Harri Lorenzi's PLANTARUM, Nova Odessa, Campinas, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 'Glaucous form'. Photo by Al in Kona.
Machado -Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado -Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado -Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado -Minas Gerais, Brazil. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Flower Syagrus graminifolia blue. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Flower Syagrus graminifolia blue. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Flower Syagrus graminifolia blue. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Flower Syagrus graminifolia blue. Photo-FARM MURICY
Machado - Minas Gerais, Brazil. Flower Syagrus graminifolia blue. Photo-FARM MURICY
Syagrus graminifolia subsp. cabraliensis in habitat, Brazil. Photo by Dr. Harri Lorenzi.
Occurs on just one montain in Minas Goiás. Photo by Dr. Kelen Soares.
Occurs on just one montain in Minas Goiás. Photo by Dr. Kelen Soares.
In the region of Cristalina - GO.
Syagrus graminifolia var. Azul. Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Alberto Leonardo Barkema.
Syagrus graminifolia var. Azul. Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Top left. Photo by Alberto Leonardo Barkema.
"Blue" Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
"Blue" Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia var. glazioviana. Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia subsp. cabraliensis. Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia subsp. cabraliensis. Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia subsp. cabraliensis. Institute Plantarum, Nova Odessa, São Paulo, Brazil. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley, behind Buritis (Mauritia Flexuosa) Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Syagrus graminifolia "BLUE " Its bright blue leaves are a great highlight, you recognize them miles away. See the ones on the other side of the valley. Photo by Mauricio Moreira Caixeta.
Montgomery Botanical Center
Montgomery Botanical Center
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.
