Geonoma deversa

Common names

Curiosities

The leaves are used for roof tatching.

Origin

Central America.

Habitat

Rainforest at low altitude. Sometimes in areas with seasonal flooding.

Morphology

A very attractive, small, clumping palm, to about 4 m tall. The pinnate leaves are highly variable and reddish when young.

Climate

Germination

Growing

Likes a warm, sheltered and moist position.