Carludovica palmata
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Phil Markey
Family: Cyclanthaceae Species
Common Name: Panama Hat Palm
Scientific Synonymy:
Ludovia palmata, Salmia palmata, Salmia jamaicensis, Carludovica incisa, Carludovica palmata var. humilis, Carludovica serrata
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b View the UK and US zone maps
Carludovica palmata Information
General Information
Carludovica palmata is a palmlike plant that reaches 5 feet to 8 feet in height. Although it is a member of the Cyclanthaceae family, considered close relatives of the Palmae (Arecaceae) family, C. palmata and the rest of the Cyclanthaceae are not palms at all. This plant is famous for it's use in making Panama hats. Despite its name, the famous 'Panama hat' did not originate in Panama at all, but in Ecuador
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.