Hyophorbe indica

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Juvenile 'red form' in Kona, Hawaii.
Hyophorbe indica
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California
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hyophorbe
Species: indica
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Africa
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Morphology
Habit: solitary
Leaf type: pinnate
Height: 20 ft/6 m
Trunk diameter: 8"/20 cm
Culture
Sun exposure: grow into full sun
Watering: moderate, always moist
Soil type: well drained
Survivability index
MSI #4A
Common names
Champagne palm, poison palm


Habitat and Distribution

Hyophorbe indica originates from Reunion Island in the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar.

Description

A solitary, medium-size crownshafted palm with a distinctive rusty-red color to the petioles; there is also a green form. Unlike H. lagenicaulis or verschaffeltii, it does not exhibit any bulging of the trunk.

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

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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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