Difference between revisions of "Heterospathe longipes"
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| − | [[Image:HetLon1.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii]] | + | [[Image:HetLon1.jpg|thumb|left|400px|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.]] |
{{Palmbox | {{Palmbox | ||
|image=Alsmithia HU.jpg | |image=Alsmithia HU.jpg | ||
| − | |image caption=Hilo, Hawaii | + | |image caption=Hilo, Hawaii. |
|synonyms=Alsmithia longipes | |synonyms=Alsmithia longipes | ||
|genus=''Heterospathe'' | |genus=''Heterospathe'' | ||
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|height=10-12ft/3-3.6m | |height=10-12ft/3-3.6m | ||
|trunk_diameter=8in/20cm | |trunk_diameter=8in/20cm | ||
| − | |sun_exposure=Mild full sun | + | |sun_exposure=Mild full sun. |
|watering=moderate-wet | |watering=moderate-wet | ||
| − | |soil_type=well draining | + | |soil_type=well draining. |
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| − | Fiji, lives in the low elevation rain forests. | + | Endemic to Fiji, lives in the low elevation rain forests. |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
It is a monoecious, pinnate palm that is relatively sparsely leaved and grows to a height of only about 10'-12'/3-3.6m. New leaf color is red-orange. | It is a monoecious, pinnate palm that is relatively sparsely leaved and grows to a height of only about 10'-12'/3-3.6m. New leaf color is red-orange. | ||
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==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
This is a decidedly tropical palm, marginal in subtropical climates like South Florida. Does great in Hawaii, though, where it is rapidly becoming a common "collector's" plant among palm enthusiasts. Most were disappointed when it lost its monotypic status, and got moved to the genus Heterospathe, so it may be a little less sought after now. Needs lots of water and constant warmth. | This is a decidedly tropical palm, marginal in subtropical climates like South Florida. Does great in Hawaii, though, where it is rapidly becoming a common "collector's" plant among palm enthusiasts. Most were disappointed when it lost its monotypic status, and got moved to the genus Heterospathe, so it may be a little less sought after now. Needs lots of water and constant warmth. | ||
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==Comments and Curiosities== | ==Comments and Curiosities== | ||
| − | + | This is a tillering palm, it exhibits saxophone style root growth (it has a heel), keep top third of heel above soil elevation!. | |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | *[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | ||
*[http://www.plantapalm.com/wianame.htm Pronunciation Key] | *[http://www.plantapalm.com/wianame.htm Pronunciation Key] | ||
| + | *[http://w3.biosci.utexas.edu/prc/Sabal/saxophone.html THE SAXOPHONE STYLE ROOT GROWTH (HEEL)] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Endemic to Fiji, lives in the low elevation rain forests.
Description
It is a monoecious, pinnate palm that is relatively sparsely leaved and grows to a height of only about 10'-12'/3-3.6m. New leaf color is red-orange.
Culture
This is a decidedly tropical palm, marginal in subtropical climates like South Florida. Does great in Hawaii, though, where it is rapidly becoming a common "collector's" plant among palm enthusiasts. Most were disappointed when it lost its monotypic status, and got moved to the genus Heterospathe, so it may be a little less sought after now. Needs lots of water and constant warmth.
Comments and Curiosities
This is a tillering palm, it exhibits saxophone style root growth (it has a heel), keep top third of heel above soil elevation!.
External Links
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
UH, Hilo.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
FIFI: Vanua Levu.
FIFI: Vanua Levu.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
