Palms   Syagrus orinocensis

Synonymy: Cocos orinocensis , Syagrus stenopetala , Syagrus allenii Common Names: Unknown Distribution & Habitat: Rainforest from Colombia to Venezuela. Description: A very attractive, tall, solitary palm with strongly recurved leaves. Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position.

Figure 1. S. orinocensis at Palmetum de Tenerife (Canary Islands).

Figure 2. S. orinocensis lower trunk detail.

Figure 3. S. orinocensis inflorescence

Contributed by:

Jose M. Zerolo (Figure 1,2&3)

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