Mazhar Botanic Garden

Syagrus orinocensis (Spruce) Burret

Coquito Cosquito Palm

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000061
Common name: Coquito, Cosquito Palm
Arabic name: سياجرس اورينوسنس
Native: Brazil, Colombia and Venezuela
Country: Brazil Colombia Venezuela
(PGR): Cultivated plant

stem single, up to 12 m tall, 10-15 cm diameter leaves pinnate, up to 3 m long inflorescences arise between the leaves, initially protected by a woody spathe up to 1 m long, fruits ellipsoid 25-45 cm long, 2-3 cm diameter, yellow to brown

food, and ornamental

Cocos orinocensis Spruce, Syagrus allenii Glassman

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Texture: Rocky  Sandy
Water Sources: Moderate Water
Lights: Full sun
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: January-March
Status: Rare
Habits: Palm
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Plant Uses: Food Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Cultivation

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