Palms   Acrocomia aculeata

Synonymy: Many (most of the 30 or so species of Acrocomia are now just considered variants of this species). Common Names: Macaw Palm, Macauba Palm, Grugru Palm Distribution & Habitat: Found in open forest between Mexico and Argentina. Description: A large, viciously spined, solitary palm to about 15m, with a grey trunk, black spines, and long, plumose leaves. Culture: A very hardy palm, growing as far south as Sydney (in protected pockets). Likes full sun, and lots of water, but good drainage. Seed takes up to 6 months to germinate, and seedlings are very slow.	Figure 1. A. aculeata in south-east Queensland.
Figure 2. Looking into the canpoy.	Figure 3. Trunk close-up (you just want to give it a good cuddle, don't you :)

Contributed by:	Mike Gray (Text)
	Dr. Hugh Kunze, (Figures 1,2&3).

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