Scientific Name: Synechanthus fibrosus. Common name: Monkey Tail Palm and Jellybean palm . This is a somewhat rare collectors palm has an attractive solitary stem species with large handsome leaves and is commonly used as an ornamental. Native to rainforests of Belize and Central America where it grows as an understory palm. It is a solitary palm with a slender, shiny-green trunk and a crown of arching, pinnate leaves. They have thin, flexible, bright-green leaflets with the terminal pair united and fish-tale like. The inflorescence is a small panicle which emerges from among the lower leaves. The fruit are about 1 cm long and orange when ripe. It is very similiar to the Chamaedoreas, in fact, the genus Synechanthus was separated from Chamaedorea in 1858 by Wendland. "Palms of the World" describes it as "small, shade-loving cluster palms, differing from Chamaedorea in being monoecious and in certain floral details." In cultivation In cultivation, it is beautiful trunks in group plantings, with other plants, in tropical or subtropical patio or courtyard settings to obtain a tropical jungle motif. It likes shady conditions in deep, organically rich soil. Sensitive to dryness and needs liberal watering. The seed is brown-colored, slightly oval in shape, and approximately 1/2 inch long. In appearance it always reminds me of a miniature human heart.
This item is a special palm collector's packet of fifty (50) Synechanthus fibrosus seeds, to be delivered upon receipt of payment.
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