Difference between revisions of "Hyophorbe indica"
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
− | '' '''Hyophorbe indica''' '' | + | '' '''Hyophorbe indica''' '' is endemic to La Reunion Island in the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar. |
== Description == | == Description == | ||
− | A solitary, medium-size crownshafted palm with | + | A solitary, medium-size crownshafted palm with the southern variety having distinctive rusty-red color to the crownshaft; there is also a more common green form from the eastern side of the island. Unlike [[H._lagenicaulis|''H. lagenicaulis'']] or [[H._verschaffeltii|''verschaffeltii'']], it does not exhibit any bulging of the trunk. |
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== Culture == | == Culture == | ||
As with many palms, seedlings prefer shade, but as the palm matures it can take more sun, even full sun in coastal conditions. | As with many palms, seedlings prefer shade, but as the palm matures it can take more sun, even full sun in coastal conditions. | ||
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Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | ||
− | <center><gallery caption="IMAGE GALLERY" perrow=" | + | Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric. |
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+ | image:4a3d7d13-8d5d-4c03-b411-1b75ceb9294e.jpg|NT Botanic Garden, Hawaii. Photo by Dr, John Dransfield, edric. | ||
+ | image:9cdca609-f3b8-47ca-a160-852ca8e1fbe4.jpg|NT Botanic Garden, Hawaii. Photo by Dr, John Dransfield, edric. | ||
+ | image:2c72a7e1-f6a2-4a1e-bbe5-6130163eef98.jpg|NT Botanic Garden, Hawaii. Photo by Dr, John Dransfield, edric. | ||
Image:Hyoph ind juv.jpg|Juvenile 'red form' in Kona, Hawaii. | Image:Hyoph ind juv.jpg|Juvenile 'red form' in Kona, Hawaii. | ||
image:Hyophorbe indica Rossten.jpg|California. | image:Hyophorbe indica Rossten.jpg|California. | ||
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Image:IMG_4002.jpg|One month old, edric, Oak Hill FL. | Image:IMG_4002.jpg|One month old, edric, Oak Hill FL. | ||
Image:IMG_3214.jpg|seed appeox. .50 inches across, edric, Oak Hill FL. | Image:IMG_3214.jpg|seed appeox. .50 inches across, edric, Oak Hill FL. | ||
− | image: | + | image:Rich110123nhyophorbeindica.jpg|Hawaii. Photo by BGL, edric. |
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Hyophorbe indica is endemic to La Reunion Island in the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar.
Description
A solitary, medium-size crownshafted palm with the southern variety having distinctive rusty-red color to the crownshaft; there is also a more common green form from the eastern side of the island. Unlike H. lagenicaulis or verschaffeltii, it does not exhibit any bulging of the trunk. Editing by edric.
Culture
As with many palms, seedlings prefer shade, but as the palm matures it can take more sun, even full sun in coastal conditions.
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- http://www.palmbeachpalmcycadsociety.com/palms/documents/HyophorbeIndica.pdf
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.