Caroline Ivory Nutpalm
Metroxylon amicarum
- Native to:
- Caroline Is., Federated States of Micronesia
Ramirez J., Watson K., Feder L., Gjieli E., Sessa E., The New York Botanical Garden Herbarium
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Metroxylon
- Species:
- Metroxylon amicarum
- USDA Symbol:
- MEAM4
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
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
Propagation & Germination
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