Ceroxylon ventricosum
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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.