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Syagrus schizophylla (Mart.) Glassm.
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
| Synonyms: | Arikuryroba capanemae, Cocos schizophylla, Arikuryroba schizophylla, Arikury schizophylla |
| Common Name: | Arikury Palm |
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm (Solitary Habit) |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Plant Shape | Fountain (Palm-like) |
| Maximum Height | 3.5 m to 4.5 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Brazil |
|---|---|
| Native Habitat | Terrestrial (Coastal Forest) |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Others - Plant Morphology | Palm, up to 4.5m height. Single trunk covered by persistent frond bases, attractive wicker-like appearance. Feather-shaped fronds. 1.8-2.4m length (shorter than others within genus). Petioles thin, spiny at base.Flowers, small, white to cream-coloured, orange bracts. Monoecious - separate male and females flowers on plant. Infloresence bract woody, boat-shaped.Fruits mature from green to orange. Pulp edible raw, sweet succulent flavour. |
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| Ethnobotanical Uses | Edible Plant Parts : Edible Fruits Food (Fruit or Vegetable) Others: Ripe fruits orange, edible, sweet succulent flavour. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage, Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits, Ornamental Stems |
|---|---|
| Landscape Uses | Coastal, General |
| Thematic Landscaping | Naturalistic Garden |
| Usage Hazard - Cons | Spines/Thorns - Stem/Branch |
| Usage Hazard - Cons Remarks | Petiole base armed with numerous recurved spines. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun, Semi-Shade |
|---|---|
| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Little Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Slow |
| Rootzone Tolerance | Drought Tolerant, Fertile Loamy Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Disease / Pest Resistant |
| Maintenance Requirements | Moderate |
| Propagation Method | Seed |
| Propagule Establishment Remarks | Seeds germinate in 2-4 months. |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
|---|---|
| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Silver / Grey |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth |
| Foliar Modification | Spine (axillary) |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Palm Fronds (Pinnate / Feather) |
| Foliar Venation | Parallel |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio | 2.5 (Palm - Solitary) |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Non Palm) | Non Woody |
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| Trunk Type (Palm) | Solitary Habit, Aboveground |
| Root Type | Underground (Fibrous Root) |
Floral (Angiosperm)
| Flower & Plant Sexuality | Unisexual Flowers , Monoecious |
| Flower Colour(s) | Cream / Off-White, Yellow / Golden |
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| Flowering Period | Free-Flowering |
| Flowering Opening Time | Time-Independent |
| Flowering Habit | Polycarpic |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Mature Fruit Colour(s) | Orange |
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| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
| Fruit Type | Fleshy Fruit , Drupe |
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Others
| Master ID | 18040 |
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| Species ID | 3345 |
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