Difference between revisions of "Ceroxylon ventricosum"

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[[Image:Ceroxylon ventricosum farther.jpg|350px|left|thumb|Ventura Landmark]]
 
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[[Image:Ceroxylon ventricosum trunk.jpg|thumb|Trunk close-up]]
 
[[Image:Ceroxylon ventricosum trunk.jpg|thumb|Trunk close-up]]
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==Habitat and Distribution==
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Andes mountain range, western coast of South America.
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==Description==
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Common Names: Ecuadorian Wax Palm. Trunk type: Solitary, with a glossy crownshaft, the trunk exhibits a powdery white residue, much akin to baby powder, trunk has white rings from leaf scares. Hight: To 45 meters (150 feet) in habitat. Leaf detail: Pinnately compound, diametrically opposed, semi-plumose, very erect, dark green leaves, whitish underneath.
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==Culture==
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Requirements: This is an emergent palm, and requires protection from wind, and hot dry air when young, filtered light when young, full sun when mature, consistently moist soil, well drained position.
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[[Category:CEROXYLON|ventricosum]]
 
[[Category:CEROXYLON|ventricosum]]

Revision as of 01:38, 26 August 2009

Ventura Landmark
Trunk close-up

Habitat and Distribution

Andes mountain range, western coast of South America.

Description

Common Names: Ecuadorian Wax Palm. Trunk type: Solitary, with a glossy crownshaft, the trunk exhibits a powdery white residue, much akin to baby powder, trunk has white rings from leaf scares. Hight: To 45 meters (150 feet) in habitat. Leaf detail: Pinnately compound, diametrically opposed, semi-plumose, very erect, dark green leaves, whitish underneath.

Culture

Requirements: This is an emergent palm, and requires protection from wind, and hot dry air when young, filtered light when young, full sun when mature, consistently moist soil, well drained position.