Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Arecaceae

Genus:

Copernicia

Species:

Copernicia alba

Growth Characteristics

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained clay or sandy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in seasonally flooded areas of the Pantanal