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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