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==Getting started==
 
==Getting started==
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===Syntax===
 
In order to create a ''Palmbox'' use the code in the box below.
 
In order to create a ''Palmbox'' use the code in the box below.
 
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===Specifications===
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*There should be at least '''genus''' and '''species''' variables.
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*For the '''image''' variable please set as value the photo that is as near as possible to a shot of the whole palm (the most representative).
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*For the '''continent''' variable the only values that may be entered are: america, africa, asia, europe and oceania. If other value is entered the Palmbox will output the following message: "Please enter a valid name for a continent".
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Revision as of 08:14, 30 June 2007

About this template

Version: 2.0
Support & Development Feedback: Palmbox's Discussion Page

This template was made to serve as a quick reference for the viewer. Some of the features it has:

  • 1 Representative image with its caption
  • Scientific classification information
  • Synonyms
  • Native continent (with automatic image selector)
  • Morphology information
  • Culture information
  • Hardiness information
  • Common names

Getting started

Syntax

In order to create a Palmbox use the code in the box below.

{{Palmbox
|image=
|image_caption=
|genus=
|species=
|subspecies=
|cultivar=
|synonyms=
|continent=
|habit=
|leaf_type=
|height=
|trunk_diameter=
|sun_exposure=
|watering=
|soil_type=
|hardiness=
|common_names=
}}

Specifications

  • There should be at least genus and species variables.
  • For the image variable please set as value the photo that is as near as possible to a shot of the whole palm (the most representative).
  • For the continent variable the only values that may be entered are: america, africa, asia, europe and oceania. If other value is entered the Palmbox will output the following message: "Please enter a valid name for a continent".
  • For