Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
Stellenbosch University Botanical Garden, South Africa
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Taxon
Carludovica palmata
Common name:
Panamahoedpalm, Panama hat plant
Family:
Cyclanthaceae (Panama Hat)
Distribution:
Central America
IUCN Red list:
Least concern
Comments:
It is not a true palm. Its leaves are different to the leaves of true palms, and unlike true palms it does not develop a woody trunk. The soft, flexible, and durable fibers are used to weave Panama hats and other items.
Links:
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Locations
1:
Tropical house 1
(Tropical House 1)
• Accession: 1999-871/2 • Provenance: Unrecorded
2:
Upper garden, palm beds
(Up)
• Accession: 1999-871/1 • Provenance: Unrecorded
Area
Individual