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Revision as of 07:02, 25 June 2012

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Chamaedorea allenii
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Lyon's Arboretum, Hawaii.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chamaedorea
Species: allenii
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Clustering
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


Habitat and Distribution

Higher altitude, wet forest regions, of Panama, and Columbia.

Description

Trunk type: Solitary, Hight: To 2 meters. Leaf detail: Primarily bifd (v-shaped), but with other devisions on lower rachis, as separate pinnae, medium to dark green. This is an understory palm.

Culture

Chamaedorea allenii likes deep shade with no direct sunlight for best results when growing, they do not require lots of heat to be a healthy palm. They enjoy a moist growing area. Any dry wind damages the leaves so plant them in protected area's.

Curiosities

Chamaedorea are dioecious, male, and female flowers, on separate plants.

Curiosities

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.


Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

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