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Zombia antillarum

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Synonyms: Cocothrinax anomala, Chamaerops antillarum
Common Name: Zombia Palm, Latayne Pikan

Name

Family Name
Genus Epithet
Species Epithet
Name Status (botanical)
Synonyms
Common Names
Comments

Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Palm (Clustered Habit)

Biogeography

Native Distribution Hispaniola

Landscaping Features

Desirable Plant Features Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Trunk

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Shape(s) Palm Fronds (Fan / Costapalmate)
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 4.0 (Palm - Cluster)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Palm) Clustering Habit, Aboveground

Image Repository

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Others

Master ID 1399
Species ID 2692
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Species record last updated on: 10 December 2021.
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