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Ammandra decasperma

Plants

Family: Arecaceae · Genus: Ammandra

Ammandra decasperma

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Ammandra is a monotypic genus of flowering plants in the palm family found in Colombia and Ecuador, where it is endangered. The sole species is Ammandra decasperma, although another species name has been proposed. It is a pinnate-leaved, dioecious palm whose seeds and petioles are used in button and basket making, respectively. It is commonly called ivory palm or cabecita.

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Growing details and traits for Ammandra decasperma in the Library.

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