Palms   Gaussia princeps

Synonymy: Chamaedorea ventricosa Common Names: Sierra palm Distribution & Habitat: Open forest in Western Cuba. Description: Large pinnate leaved palm Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Probably drought tolerant. Rarely grown in cultivation.

Figure 1. G. princeps at Palmetum de Tenerife (Canary Islands).

Contributed by:

Jose M. Zerolo (Figure 1)

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