Ivory Nut Palm
Phytelephas macrocarpa
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Panamá, Peru
Karsten, K.W.G.H.,Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Dick Culbert (www.flickr.com) from Gibsons, B.C., Canada,Giacomo tripodi,KATHERINE WAGNER-REISS,[W.H. Fitch],Rama,Bibliographisches Institut.,Rama,Rama,Charles Gaudichaud-Beaupré,Kerchove de Denterghem
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Arecaceae
- Genus:
- Phytelephas
- Species:
- Phytelephas macrocarpa
- USDA Symbol:
- PHMA20
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 800 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Colors:
- cream, white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers riverbanks and floodplain areas