Distribution & Habitat:
Endemic to the central eastern cerrado region of Brazil where it grows in areas of low scrubby vegetation.
This area is characterized by a dry monsoonal climate, but it has a high water table, so it can flood quickly.
Description:
A medium/tall thickset solitary palm with dark green, semi-plumose leaves, growing to about 10 metres.
Culture:
Sunny, moist, well drained position. Frost and drought tolerant. Slow growing.
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Figure 1. S. comosa
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| Gileno Machado (Figure 1)
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