Palms   Guihaia argyrata

Synonyms: Trachycarpus argyratus Distribution & Habitat: Open forest on limestone hills in southern China. Description: A small clumping fan palm, to about 1m tall. Dark green leaves, with white undersides. General: An attractive little palm but usually only grown by collectors. Culture: Well drained sunny position, in an alkaline soil.

Figure 1. Young plant of G. argyrata

Figure 2. G. argyrata

Figure 3. G. argyrata showing the white leaf underside.

Figure 4. G. argyrata seeds

Contributed by:	Michael Gray (Figure 1)
	Justen Dobbs (Figure 2,3&4)

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