Mazhar Botanic Garden

Syagrus schizophylla (Mart.) Glassman

Aricury Palm

Sample code: EGY-MBG-001187
Common name: Aricury Palm
English name: Arikury palm
Native: South America, Eastern Brazil
Country: Brazil South America
(PGR): Rare

Solitary monoecious feather-leaved palm grows 3-5 m high, trunk slender covered in persistent, toothed leaf bases leaves pinnate, arching,  and form a dense, upright crown leaves 1-2 m long, the presence of teeth or spines along the petioles flowers small cream-colored fruit edible, sweet and succulent flavor

Ornamental landscaping. The fruit is also rich in vitamins B and C, iron, zinc, calcium, potassium, thiamine, phosphorus, and riboflavin. use in traditional medicine

Cocos shizophylla Mart, Cocos arikuryroba Bard Rodr

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Texture: Clay Lime rich soils Mildly acidic soils Mostly sand
Fertility: Intermediate
Drainage: Moderately well drained
Topography: Coastal area
Salinity: Low
Water Sources: Well water
Climates: Subtropics Tropical
Lights: Full sun Light shade
Propagation: Seeds
Flowering time: Springs
Zone: 9b : 11
pH range: 6.0-7.5
Status: Rare
Life span: Perennial
Habits: Palm
Sample Type: Introduced - cultivated
Collecting Sources: Online
Plant Uses: Edible Landscape Medicinal Ornamental
Plant Populations density: Cultivated
Vegetation types: Sub tropical
pH: Mild acid Mild alkaline

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