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Two Licualas from two trips

Trópico

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Trópico Grand Master

Trópico

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The first one, from the UPR Botanical Gardens in San Juan, PR

I have a suspicion but need a definite ID (don't worry about the brown, it's cold damage):

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The second one from a BG in Turbaco, Colombia. This should be an easy ID for all you Licuala fans:

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Love the works!

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Frank,

    With over one hundred species of Licuala's in the the world, there's no way ANYONE can ID these seedlings. From one leaf, it's impossible.  It probably is more likely L. spinosa, L. grandis,one of the more common species found in botanical gardens. Any pictures of the mother plant? That could narroe it down some.

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

Trópico Grand Master

Trópico

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Mother plant #1

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Mother plant #2

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Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

Jeff Searle Grand Master

Jeff Searle

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Frank,

    My guess would be Licuala lauterbachii (#1) and for the second one, Licuala grandis. Thanks. Any other palm pics. from the gardens?

Jeff

Searle Brothers Nursery Inc.

and The Rainforest Collection.

Southwest Ranches,Fl.

paulgila Grand Master

paulgila

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wow,those are great pix,frank!you have captured the essence of why licuala are so amazing :D

the "prince of snarkness."

 

still "warning-free."

 

san diego,california,left coast.

Trópico Grand Master

Trópico

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Jeff - At first I thougth they were L. lauterbachii but now I have doubts it is, since L. lauterbachii is supposed to have showy bright red fruits. Well, I don't know if they later turn to yellow. More pics are in these threads:

Puerto Rico part II

Colombia II

Paul: Licuala is fast becoming my favorite fan palm  :)

Frank

 

Zone 9b pine flatlands

humid/hot summers; dry/cool winters

with yearly freezes

SubTropicRay Grand Master

SubTropicRay

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Frank, it will be interesing to find out what they are.

Tampa, Interbay Peninsula, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10A

Bokeelia, Pine Island, Florida, USA

subtropical USDA Zone 10B

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