Syagrus romanzoffiana
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Phil Markey
Family: Arecaceae Palm Tree
Common Name: Litoralis Queen palm
Scientific Synonymy:
Arecastrum romanzoffianum, Calappa romanzoffiana, Cocos romanzoffiana, Cocos plumosa
Common Synonymy:
Romanzoff coco palm. French: Palmier de Romanzoff. German: Königinpalme, Romanzoffianische Kokospalme.
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9b View the UK and US zone maps
Syagrus romanzoffiana Information
Identification
This form is Syagrus romanzoffiana 'Litoralis', which is the most cold-hardy form known. Solitary trunk, 10-15 m (33-50 ft) tall, 40 cm (16 in) in diameter. Woodlands and dry scrubland. Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia, Brazil. Monoecious.
General Information
Hybridises with other Syagrus and Butia species.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.