Trachycarpus latisectus
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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.
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).
- IMAGE GALLERY
Australia, Photo and Garden - Daryl O'Connor
Fallbrook, California.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
