Phytelephas — 5 species
Botanical species in the genus Phytelephas recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Phytelephas aequatorialis
Phytelephas aequatorialis
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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Phytelephas macrocarpa
Phytelephas macrocarpa
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A plant from the warm tropics, though it can tolerate occasional short-lived temperatures down to around freezing. Prefers a moist soil and a warm, sheltered position. A slow-growing plant, it can take from 7 - 25 years from a young seedling before it starts to produce fruit.
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Phytelephas seemannii
Phytelephas seemannii
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
Full cultivation guide →Phytelephas tumacana
Phytelephas tumacana
Family: Arecaceae
Cultivation
A dioecious species, both male and female forms need to be grown if fruit and seed are required.
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