Palms   Syagrus petraea

Common Names: Coco de vassoura, ariri (Brazil) Distribution & Habitat: A locally abundant palm, growing in sandy to red clay soils, under planted Pine forest and in cerrado (savannah-like vegetation) in Brazil, eastern Bolivia and Paraguay. Description: A small solitary or clumping palm, with a short and or acaulescent trunk, up to 1.5 m tall. It has pinnate leaves up to 1 m long that are bluish-green above, and satiny whitish underneath. General: Although very common, it is not often grown. Insects and rodents eat most of the seeds, so they are rarely available. Culture: Sunny, well drained position, sandy soil. Drought and probably frost tolerant.

Figure 1. S. petraea

Figure 2. S. petraea

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Gileno Machado (Figure 1&2)

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