Palms   Astrocaryum alatum

Common Names:
Coquillo Palm

Distribution & Habitat:
Found in the montane forests of Nicaragua, Costa Rica and Panama.

Description:
A medium sized palm with a short trunk, and a crown of arching leaves with close, wide leaflets. The leaves, up to 3m long, are dark green above and gray-white below and are very spiny.

Culture:
Warm, sheltered, and moist, rich soil. Tolerant on very mild frosts.

Figure 1. A. alatum

Contributed by:

Kyle Wicomb (Figure 1)

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