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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.  
 
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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Revision as of 00:43, 25 June 2012

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Ventura Landmark
Ceroxylon ventricosum
Ceroxylon ventricosum trunk.jpg
Trunk close-up
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ceroxylon
Species: ventricosum
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


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.

Curiosities

References

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


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

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