PACSOA - Calyptronoma occidentalis

Palms

Calyptronoma occidentalis

Synonymy:
Numerous
Common Names:
Long Thatch Palm
Distribution:
West Indies
Habitat:
Swamps, and stream banks.
Description:
A medium sized, solitary pinnate palm, with an arching crown.
General:
Very rarely seen in cultivation.
Culture:
Warm, sheltered, and lots of moisture.

Figure 1. C. occidentalis

Figure 2. C. occidentalis at Singapore Botanic Gardens.

Contributed by: TJ Thomas, The Palm Shop (Figure 1)
Mike Gray (Figure 2)

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Contributed by:	TJ Thomas, The Palm Shop (Figure 1)
	Mike Gray (Figure 2)