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Prestoea (pres-toh-EH-ah) ensiformis (ehn-sih-FOHR-mis)
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Prestoea (pres-toh-EH-ah) Species: ensiformis (ehn-sih-FOHR-mis)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Entire leaf bifid & pinnate.
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Description

Culture

Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a

Comments and Curiosities

The rare and absolutely stunning, 'entire-leaf' form of P. ensiformis from Panama, once used to be a separate species, P. integrifolia, now it has been included in P. ensiformis, which is a species widely distributed in premontane or montane rainforest, between Costa Rica and Peru from 350 to 1800 m. While it is virtually unknown in cultivation, it would make a stunning ornamental for humid warm temperate or tropical climates. (RPS,com), edric.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
• "Just To Be Clear"

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

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.

Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).

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