Arecaceae FAMILY

Chelyocarpus dianeurus

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Chelyocarpus dianeurus is a single-stemmed, evergreen palm growing 3 - 15 metres tall. The unbranched, erect or slightly leaning stem can be 6 - 9cm in diameter, topped with a crown of 13 - 15 fan-shaped leaves that can be up to 2 metres in diameter[ 768 Title Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Publication Author Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R. Publisher Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey. Year 1995 ISBN 0-691-08537-4 Description An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a stuffing material.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Colombia.

HabitatUnderstorey of lowland rainforest, most commonly on slopes and almost always in well-drained soils, usually near sea level[ 768 Title Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Publication Author Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R. Publisher Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey. Year 1995 ISBN 0-691-08537-4 Description An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos. ].