Chelyocarpus ulei

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Big Island, Hawaii
Chelyocarpus ulei
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Fairchild FL.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chelyocarpus
Species: ulei
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


Habitat and Distribution

Brazil to Peru.

Description

Trunk type: Solitary. Leaf detail: Palmately compound, with relatively even segmented divisions, erect leaves.

Culture

Requirements: Filtered light when young, full sun when mature, consistently moist soil, well drained position.

Curiosities

Rare in cultivation.

References

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


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

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