Astrocaryum alatum

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Lyons Arboretum, Hawaii

Astrocaryum alatum
Scientific Classification
Genus: Astrocaryum Species: alatum
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate Height: 1.5-7 m Trunk diameter: 10-17 cm
Culture
Sun exposure: Shade Watering: Very Moist Soil type: Well/poor drained
Survivability index
Common names
Coquito, coquillo

Description

Common Names: Coquillo Palm, Or Coquito Palm, Exists: Central America, To Columbia, Habitat: Low Elevation Rainforest, Conservation Status: Lower Risk, Near Threatened, Habitat Threats: Human Settlement, Height: Up to 6m (20ft) Growth Habit: Solitary, Trunk Type: No Crownshaft, Stout Brown Woody, Trunk Diameter: Up to 180mm (7") Leaf Type: Pinnate, Leaf Size: Up to 3m (10ft) Leaf Color: Dark Green, Light Grey Underside, Petiole: Armed, Self Cleaning: No, Inflorescence Color: White/Cream, Reproduction: Monoecious, Fruit Description: Up to 50mm (2") Obovoid, Fruit Color: Yellow/Brown, Light: Full Sun, Partial Shade, Soil:Requires Consistently Moist, Fast Draining Soil, Min. Temp: -3°C (27°F) Tolerances: Full Sun, High Humidity, Mild Frost, Germination: 1.3 Months, 25-30°C (77-86°F).

References

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

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  Lyons Arboretum, Hawaii

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  Seed

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  Fairchild FL

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  Detail of the seed.

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

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