Heterospathe cagayanensis

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Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.

Heterospathe cagayanensis
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Heterospathe Species: cagayanensis
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: oceania Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Endemic to the Philippines.

Comments and Curiosities

This is a tillering palm, it exhibits saxophone style root growth (it has a heel), keep top third of heel above soil elevation!.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key
• THE SAXOPHONE STYLE ROOT GROWTH (HEEL)

References

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

Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.

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  Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.

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  Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.

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

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