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==Habitat and Distribution==
 
==Habitat and Distribution==
This is a rare Indian palm from moderate elevations in the mountain rainforests.  A synonym for this palm is ''T sikkimensis'', referring to Sikkim, an area of India in which it is found.
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''Trachycarpus latisectus'' is a rare Indian palm from moderate elevations in the mountain rainforests.  A synonym for this palm is ''T sikkimensis'', referring to Sikkim, an area of India in which it is found.
 
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[[Image:P1000594.JPG|thumb|400px|left|Australia, Photo and Garden - Daryl O'Connor.]]
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
This is a moderately tall dioecious palmate species, up to 40'/12m tall and a trunk about 5-6"/15cm in diameter.  The leaves of this species tend to be less finely split than most other ''Trachycarpus'', and are a slightly lighter green. Editing by edric.
 
This is a moderately tall dioecious palmate species, up to 40'/12m tall and a trunk about 5-6"/15cm in diameter.  The leaves of this species tend to be less finely split than most other ''Trachycarpus'', and are a slightly lighter green. Editing by edric.
 
 
==Culture==
 
==Culture==
 
Since it is from a rainforest area in India, it is suspected to have the most tolerance for a subtropical climate relative to the other Trachycarpus species. Whether true or not, it certainly does not have an impressive tolerance of frost (defoliated as a young palm at just 27F/-2.7C). It does seem to withstand inland Mediterranean dry heat but it's leaves do blanch a bit in very hot, dry weather. This palm seems much happier with some shade/protection in dry, Mediterranean climates. It is a moderately slow growing species, at least compared to most other Trachycarpus species. It responds well to heavy watering, and fertilization, and does not appreciate drought conditions.
 
Since it is from a rainforest area in India, it is suspected to have the most tolerance for a subtropical climate relative to the other Trachycarpus species. Whether true or not, it certainly does not have an impressive tolerance of frost (defoliated as a young palm at just 27F/-2.7C). It does seem to withstand inland Mediterranean dry heat but it's leaves do blanch a bit in very hot, dry weather. This palm seems much happier with some shade/protection in dry, Mediterranean climates. It is a moderately slow growing species, at least compared to most other Trachycarpus species. It responds well to heavy watering, and fertilization, and does not appreciate drought conditions.
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==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]
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*[http://www.calflora.net/botanicalnames/pronunciation.html MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN]
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*[http://www.jlhudsonseeds.net/Pronunciation.htm "Just To Be Clear"]
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==References==
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Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
  
==References==
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Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
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Special thanks to palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
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Special thanks to http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 Palmweb.org], Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
  
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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).
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Image:P1000594.JPG|Australia, Photo and Garden - Daryl O'Connor
 
Image:P1000594.JPG|Australia, Photo and Garden - Daryl O'Connor
 
image:Trachycarpus latisectus Wood.jpg|Fallbrook, California.
 
image:Trachycarpus latisectus Wood.jpg|Fallbrook, California.

Revision as of 01:07, 8 June 2014

Trachycarpus (trahk-ee-KAHR-puhs) latisectus (lah-tee-SEHK-tuhs)
Trachycarpus latisectus Wood.jpg
Fallbrook, California.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Trachycarpus (trahk-ee-KAHR-puhs)
Species: latisectus (lah-tee-SEHK-tuhs)
Synonyms
Trachycarpus sikkimensis
Native Continent
Asia
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Morphology
Habit: solitary
Leaf type: palmate
Height: 40ft/12m
Trunk diameter: 6in/15cm
Culture
Sun exposure: Full mild sun
Watering: moderate-wet
Soil type: Well draining
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Trachycarpus latisectus is a rare Indian palm from moderate elevations in the mountain rainforests. A synonym for this palm is T sikkimensis, referring to Sikkim, an area of India in which it is found.

Australia, Photo and Garden - Daryl O'Connor.

Description

This is a moderately tall dioecious palmate species, up to 40'/12m tall and a trunk about 5-6"/15cm in diameter. The leaves of this species tend to be less finely split than most other Trachycarpus, and are a slightly lighter green. Editing by edric.

Culture

Since it is from a rainforest area in India, it is suspected to have the most tolerance for a subtropical climate relative to the other Trachycarpus species. Whether true or not, it certainly does not have an impressive tolerance of frost (defoliated as a young palm at just 27F/-2.7C). It does seem to withstand inland Mediterranean dry heat but it's leaves do blanch a bit in very hot, dry weather. This palm seems much happier with some shade/protection in dry, Mediterranean climates. It is a moderately slow growing species, at least compared to most other Trachycarpus species. It responds well to heavy watering, and fertilization, and does not appreciate drought conditions.

Comments and Curiosities

External Links

References

Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.

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

Special thanks to http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 Palmweb.org], Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.

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.

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