Palms   Syagrus microphylla

Common Names: Ariri (local name) Distribution & Habitat: Open savannah in Brazil. Description: A small acaulescant palm, with glacous plumose leaves. General: Unknown in cultivation. Culture: Sunny, well drained position, sandy soil. Drought and probably frost tolerant. Figure 1. S. microphylla at Campo Rupestre, Chapada Diamantina Mountain. Figure 2. S. microphylla Contributed by: Emerson Rogrio Salviani (Figure 1) Gileno Machado (Figure 2) For further information try Monocot Checklist Palm Web