Palms
Satranala decussilvae
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Common Names:
Forest Bismarckia
Conservation Status:
Endangered
Distribution & Habitat:
Tropical rainforest from sea-level to 500m altitude, Madagascar.
Description:
A medium/large understory solitary palmate palm, with dark green leaf tops,
and silvery undersides.
Culture:
A sheltered, moist but well drained position in a tropical/warm sub-tropical area.
Slow growing.
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Figure 1. S. decussilvae
in habitat, Madagascar.
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Figure 2. S. decussilvae
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Figure 3. S. decussilvae
leaf underside.
Figure 4. S. decussilvae
inflorescence.
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Figure 5. S. decussilvae
inflorescence.
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Figure 6. S. decussilvae
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| Phillip Arrowsmith (Figures 1,2,3,4,5&6)
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