Palms   Syagrus ruschiana

Common Names: Rock Coconut (coco-da-pedra) Distribution & Habitat: Open forest in south-eastern Brazil. Description: A medium-sized clustering palm with slender stems and finely pinnate leaves. Culture: Sunny, moist, but well drained position. Probably frost and drought tolerant judging by its habitat. Rarely seen in cultivation altho it looks like it would be a welcome addition.

Figure 1. S. ruschiana

Figure 2. S. ruschiana in habitat, Brazil

Figure 3. S. ruschiana inflorescence

Figure 4. S. ruschiana inflorescence

Figure 5. S. ruschiana infructescence

Contributed by:	Emerson Rogrio Salviani (Figure 1&2)
	Ricardo Assis (Figure 3,4&5)

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