Syagrus santosii
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The steep slopes of the Jequitinhonha River. Bahia State in Brazil. Photo by Dr. Kelen P. Soares. | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Bahia (Brazil Northeast, Brazil, Southern America). Occurs naturally in south of Bahia State in Brazil. This palm is very rare, and the only population discovered, until now, is restricted to to the steep slopes of the Jequitinhonha River. Type specimen location: Itapebi, right side of the Jequitinhonha River dam, Berilo/Grão Mogol, Brazil. Latitude: 15° 58' 21" S. Longitude: 39° 35' 36" W. (Dr. Kelen P. Soares)Description
Syagrus santosii K. Soares & C. A. Guim., related to Syagrus schyzophylla (Mart.) Becc., from which it differs by having larger fruit (2.9 to 4.6 x 2.6 to 3.8 cm), with epicarp and mesocarp usually split at the apex when ripe, bigger endocarp (2.7 to 4.2 x 2.4 to 3 cm) with homogeneous endosperm, greater amount of pinnae on each side of the leaf and larger pistillate flowers. (Dr's. Kelen Purity Smith, Ricardo Soares Pimenta, Alex Carlos Guimarães) Editing by edric.
Culture
Seeds germinate easily in moist sphagnum bags. Requires the same growing conditions of Syagrus schizophylla.
Comments and Curiosities
Etymology: Specific epitaph, in ohonnor of João Eduardo Santos.
Phenology: Flowering and fruiting during the year, but mostly in April to May and September to October.
Dr. João Eduardo Santos, Species discoverer.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- [http://www.redalyc.org/pdf/534/53428117015.pdf
- http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/38437-two-new-palms-from-brazil-syagrus-pompeoi-and-syagrus-santosii/
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.