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ASTROCARYUM PARAMACA - PARAMACA.

Astrocaryum paramaca - Paramaca
Common name
Paramaca

Family
Arecaceae (Palmae)


Overview
Paramaca is a palm indigenous to Surinam.
A monoecious, heavily armed plant, this palm has no trunk; the thorns in the lower parts are winged.
The inflorescence, which is surrounded by a hairy, brown sheath with needle-like thorns, has the male flowers at the upper - and the female flowers at the lower side.
The fruits are brown, oblong - ellipsoid; the mesocarp is bright yellow while the endocarp is black.
The dry outside of the fruit burst open like a star, exposing the black stone-like seed.

Hardiness
USDA zone 9B - 11.
Propagation
Seeds.
Culture
Partial shade, sandy loam soil; needs high humidity.
Plant in frost free locations.

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Item Description Unit Price Quantity

Astrocaryum paramaca seeds 100 US$ 51.75


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