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bamboo palm

Chamaedorea seifrizii Burret
bamboo palm
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Chamaedorea seifrizii, known as bamboo palm, is a species in the Arecaceae family. It is a subtropical palm that can reach 20 feet in height and is frequently cultivated as a houseplant. The plant features pinnately divided evergreen leaves, yellow flowers on a panicle, and small, round, black fruits.

Description

Chamaedorea seifrizii is a member of the Arecaceae family and is native to regions including Mexico, Central America, and parts of South America. It is widely grown as an ornamental plant in both indoor and outdoor settings. The plant is characterized by its slender, bamboo-like stems and feathery, pinnate foliage. Its flowers are yellow and arranged in a panicle, while the fruits are small, round, and black in color. The species was first described in 1938 by Burret.

Other common names

Seifriz's chamaedoreabamboo palmreed palm

Distribution

TW · BR · Antioquia, Cundinamarca, Tolima, Valle · HN · GT · Global · conterminous 48 United States · Belize · Florida · Guatemala · Honduras · Mexico Southeast · Montería

Synonyms

Meiota campechanaChamaedorea donnell-smithiiChamaedorea erumpens

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