Palms   Latania loddigesii

Synonymy: Chamaerops excelsior , Latania glaucophylla Common Names: Blue Latan Palm Distribution & Habitat: Open forest on the Mascarene Island of Round Island. Description: A very attractive solitary, blue leaved fan palm, to about 8m tall. Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Tolerates full sun from a very young age. A very tough and adaptable plant. The easiest to grow of the Latanias

Figure 1. L. loddigesii

Figure 2. L. loddigesii

Figure 3. L. loddigesii with inflorescences.

Contributed by:	Ffeuillade (Figure 1&3)
	Wal (Figure 2)

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