Arecaceae FAMILY

Syagrus cardenasii

Edibility

2/5

Medicinal

0/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Syagrus cardenasii is an evergreen palm growing up to 5 metres tall, though usually smaller. The plant forms one or more short, unbranched stems which are usually subterranean but can occasionally be up to 2 metres tall above ground. These stems are topped by a crown of 8 - 12 erect leaves that can be 1 - 3 metres long[ 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. ].

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeS. America - Bolivia.

HabitatSeasonal forests, usually on dry banks, at elevations from 400 - 1,800 metres[ 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. ].