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Types of roots

Aventitious roots of Clinostigma samoense w/Bo Lundkvist for scale

Radicle

The first root that appears on seedlings is the radicle also known as seminal or primary; It provides anchorage and uptake nutrients and water.

Adventitious

The adventitious succeed the radicle, they form the most important root system for the palm.

Prop roots of a palm in the Costa Rican rainforest. Probably a Socratea sp.

Spiny stilt roots of Verschaffeltia spledida

Prop and Stilt

This type of roots provide extra support for the plant. They grow from the lower part of the trunk down into the ground. Some palms that produce this kind of root are:

• Socratea exorrhiza
• Socratea durissima
• Verschaffeltia splendida
• Areca vestiaria