GEONOMA BACULIFERA - TAS.
  
 
Common name:
 tas. 
Family: 
palmae.
 
 
Overview 
A small, monoecious unarmed palm, from the moist tropical rainforest, with a cane - 
like small stem. These are smooth, ringed by prominent leaf scars, 2" - 4" apart. The leaves are approximately 
3' long, while the flowers are pink, in clusters of three; two male and one female. The inflorescence is green, 
later orange and the very small globose fruits are black at maturity.
  
Hardiness:  USDA zone 9B - 11. 
Propagation: seeds. 
Culture:  light shade, moist, well drained soil, needs high humidity.
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