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Borassodendron machadonis
Floribunda Palms,Hawaii
Scientific Classification
Genus: Borassodendron Species: machadonis
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Asia
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Palmately compound
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Rainforest in Southern Thailand, and northern Malaysian peninsula.

Description

Trunk type: Solitary. Leaf type: Palmately compound, very deeply split, dark green, glossy. A tall, fan palm with very deeply split, dark green, glossy leaves. The petioles have extremely sharp edges, which will cause lacerations to the skin, if one is careless. Growth rate: Slow to medium. Requires full sun, consistently moist, but fast draining soil. Editing by edric.

Culture

Sunny, moist, but well drained position.

Comments and Curiosities

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key

References

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

Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.

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