PACSOA - Copernicia hospita
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Common Names:
Unknown

Distribution & Habitat:
Open woodland and savanna of Cuba.

Description:
A medium sized Copernicia with very attractive blue/grey leaves.

General:
Leaves are used for making hats, and thatching roofs.

Culture:
Moist position in the full sun.

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Figure 1. C. hospita in habitat.
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Figure 2.
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Figure 4. C. hospita inflorescence at Palmetum de Tenerife (Canary Islands).

Contributed by: Rolf Kyburz, K-Palms (Figure 1,2&3)
Jose M. Zerolo (Figure 4)


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