Palms   Gaussia spirituana

Distribution & Habitat: Endemic to a few limestone ridges of Central Cuba. Description: A tall, solitary, pinnate palm. It is similar in appearance to Gaussia princeps , but it has broader leaflets giving it a lushier appearance. General: Very rarely seen in cultivation. Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained. Prefers limestone based soils.

Figure 1. G. spirituana growing on an old coral reef, 200m above sea level.

Figure 2. Adventitious roots of G. spirituana .

Contributed by:

Rolf Kyburz K-Palms, (Figure 1&2 - from Palms & Cycads, No. 44, July-Sept 1995).

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