Chamaedorea microspadix
(Bamboo palm, Hardy bamboo palm)
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FAMILY |
Arecaceae |
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Species |
Chamaedora microspadix |
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Common name(s) |
Bamboo palm, Hardy bamboo palm |
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Fruit colour; life form |
Orange-red; palm |
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Campus |
Townsville |
Description
A small tufted palm from Mexico, with bamboo-like stems, the leaf blades are up to 55 cm long and are velvety to the touch on the upper surface. The terminal pair of leaflets are fused and fishtail-like. Plants are either male or female. Fruit is orange-red about 1 cm diameter.
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