Roscheria melanochaetes
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Figure 2. Close-up of a young spiny trunk.
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Synonymy:
None
Common Names:
Latanier Hauban
Distribution:
The Seychelles Islands of Silhoutte, and Mahe.
Habitat:
Rainforest
Description:
An attractive, medium sized solitary palm to about 10m tall. The young plants have a spiny trunk, and entire leaves, however as the plants age, they lose the spines, and the leaves become irregularly pinnate.
General:
Culture:
Warm, sheltered, and moist. Doesn't like to dry out.
Figure 1. Young plant of R. melanochaetes.
Contributed by:
Mike Gray
