Palms   Syagrus schizophylla

Common Names: Arikury Palm Distribution & Habitat: Native to Brazil in sandy coastal areas. Description: A medium sized solitary palm with dark green pinnate leaves with very thin petioles which are spiny near the base. Ripe fruits are orange. Culture: Likes an open sunny, well drained position but will grow in some shade. Seeds germinate in 2-4 months. Quite cold tolerant.

Figure 1. S. schizophylla petiole and infructescence.

Figure 2. S. schizophylla

Figure 3. S. schizophylla

Figure 4. S. schizophylla

Contributed by:	Luke Nancarrow (Figure 2)
	Ryan Gallivan (Figure 3)
	Gileno Machado (Figure 1&4)

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