Palms   Orania palindan

Distribution & Habitat: Philippine forest. Description: A solitary, pinnate palm to about 8 metres (25 feet) tall. It has an attractive ringed trunk and upright leaves with drooping leaflets. Somewhat similar in appearance to Howea forsteriana (the Kentia palm). Cultivation: This plant is poisonous, especially the seeds. Use gloves when cleaning the fruit, and wash your hands afterwards. Cultivation: Likes a sunny, well drained position.

Figure 1. O. palindan at Bogor Botanical Garden.

Figure 2. O. palindan with infructescence.

Contributed by:

Paul Denton (Figure 1&2)

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