Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana

Common names

Coligallo Palm, Vampire Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua.

Habitat

Forestry areas with a high rainfall.

Morphology

A single trunk, subterranean and short. Leaves irregularly divided, sometimes simple. Three to five leaves per plant. Fruits ovoid, green.

Climate

Tropical, subtropical.

Germination

Growing

Needs light to full shade and regular watering.