Astrocaryum paramaca

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Guyane, (French Guiana).
Astrocaryum paramaca
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Astrocaryum
Species: paramaca
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
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Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.


Habitat and Distribution

Description

A palm of the undergrowth, acaulescent, (appearing stemless), the stem is actually underground, and most of it shaped like a saxophone, this is a tillering palm, (it has a heel). These palms collect falling canopy litter and it concentrates at the base of the plant.

Culture

Curiosities

References

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


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

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