harrygermany
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Hello all,
I have a problem with the taxonomy of a palm tree.
It is Caryota maxima 'Himalaya' (Himalayan/Mountain Fishtail Palm).
About 20 years ago I saw that palm the first time in Kathmandu (Nepal; 4000 ft). It is in front of the "International Guesthouse", more than 65 feet high. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, but you will find almost exactly the same tree here.
Last year I brought seeds with me to Germany and grew some seedlings (11 by now).
The germination was unusual somehow:
After 1 1/2 months the first roots were been seen. Now, after 7 months, still one or the other palm root appears.
So far everything normal.
I pricked the seedlings out and waited for the green germ bud aboveground. I had to wait 3 months (!) until the seedlings decided to complete their progress. Now the first little fan is opening.
One more thing is different from the descriptions on the web. The web says that Caryota maxima 'Himalaya' was monocarpic.
Since 20 years I see this caryota every year, and since then the palm tree flowers and fruits every year. So it is definitely not monocarpic.
My problem is to find out, where this interesting palm tree belongs to. The web somewhere says that it was a 'mountain form' of Caryota urens.
Does anyone of you know about the correct taxonomy of that palm?
Thanks in advance.
Harry
I have a problem with the taxonomy of a palm tree.
It is Caryota maxima 'Himalaya' (Himalayan/Mountain Fishtail Palm).
About 20 years ago I saw that palm the first time in Kathmandu (Nepal; 4000 ft). It is in front of the "International Guesthouse", more than 65 feet high. Unfortunately I didn't take any pictures, but you will find almost exactly the same tree here.
Last year I brought seeds with me to Germany and grew some seedlings (11 by now).
The germination was unusual somehow:
After 1 1/2 months the first roots were been seen. Now, after 7 months, still one or the other palm root appears.
So far everything normal.
I pricked the seedlings out and waited for the green germ bud aboveground. I had to wait 3 months (!) until the seedlings decided to complete their progress. Now the first little fan is opening.
One more thing is different from the descriptions on the web. The web says that Caryota maxima 'Himalaya' was monocarpic.
Since 20 years I see this caryota every year, and since then the palm tree flowers and fruits every year. So it is definitely not monocarpic.
My problem is to find out, where this interesting palm tree belongs to. The web somewhere says that it was a 'mountain form' of Caryota urens.
Does anyone of you know about the correct taxonomy of that palm?
Thanks in advance.
Harry