Parajubaea sunkha

Common names

Zunka Palm, Sunkha Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Bolivia.

Habitat

The ravines of the Piramir River and small and dry valleys of the Andes mountains in Central Bolivia at 2200 meters above sea level.

Morphology

The smallest of the genus, no taller than 8 m. Other differences are in the leaves that are dark green and rachis yellowish, and fruits and seeds are smaller.

Climate

Germination

Growing

Requires sun to partial shade and good drainage. Cool temperate areas. Drought and frost tolerant