Mazhar Botanic Garden

Hydriastele beguinii (Burret) W.J.Baker & Loo

Hydria palm tree

Sample code: EGY-MBG-000760
Common name: Hydria palm tree
English name: Moluccan umbrella palm
Arabic name: هيدراستيل
Native: Moluccas Islands
Country: South Asia New Guinea
(PGR): Rare

Solitary trunk, grow to 8-10 m tall, stems conspicuously ringed with leaf scars  leaves compound, arching and feather-shaped They are irregularly divided into narrow and broad leaflets with the prominent terminal part undivided, Terminal leaflets are very large and wedge-shaped Dark green leaves and dark blue-green crownshaft

Ornamental foliage, indoor plant.

Siphokentia beguinii Burret

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Texture: Enriched soil Lime rich soils Moist
Fertility: High
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Salinity: Intermediated
Water Sources: Humidity Moderate Water
Climates: Tropical
Lights: Semi shade Sheltered shade Partial shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Spring
Zone: 10 : 12
pH range: 5.6-7.0

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