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A monotypic genus from Sri Lanka. With a solitary trunk
and pinnate leaves, this monoecious palm is extremely
endangered and rarely occurs in cultivation. |
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1. L. rupicola
Height: slowly to 20 feet
Size of crown: 10 feet |
| Cultural requirements and other comments:
This palm has an open airy crown with arching ten foot
long leaves borne on a thin gray trunk. A collectors
palm due to its endangered status, L. rupicola
requires constantly moist but well drained acidic soil. |
