Palms   Attalea insignis

Synonymy: Maximiliana insignis , Scheelea insignis Common Names: Cunambo ruya Distribution & Habitat: An understory palm of the western Amazon basin (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil). It prefers low-level poorly drained soils and flood plains. Description: A medium sized, solitary palm with a short, subterranean stem. It has erect, plumose leaves, up to 7m long, with persistent leaf bases. Culture: Warm, sheltered position. Doesn't mind poor drainage.

Figure 1. A. insignis

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Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)

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