Caroline Ivory Nutpalm
Metroxylon amicarum
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Metroxylon
- Species:
- Metroxylon amicarum
Native Range
United States: Guam, Palau
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to swampy areas, prefers high organic content
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Caroline ivory-nut palm is native to the Caroline Islands of Micronesia, Guam and the Phillipines. It is usually found in wet, swampy areas and along riverbanks. On Yap, it has become quite rare.
Source: npn.rngr.net