Reinhardtia gracilis
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Synonymy:
None
Common Names:
Window Pane Palm
Distribution:
Mexico thru to Central America.
Habitat:
Rainforest.
Description:
Probably the cutest little palm that there is. It is a small clumping palm, with thin canes to about 1.5m high, with irregularly pinnate leaves that have have small holes, or "windows" in them at the base of the leaves.
General:
A very popular plant with collectors due to its unusual leaves, as well as its small, neat growth habit.
Culture:
Shady, sheltered and moist, but well drained. A very nice container plant.
Contributed by:
Mike Gray (Figures 1&2).
