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King
Maya
Palm,
Hooper
Palm
Chamaedorea hooperiana
D. Hodel, Principes 35: 188. 1991.
cam-ah-DOOR-ee-ah
hoop-err-ee-AYN-ah
Arecaceae
Explanation
of name:
For generic name see C. cataractarum. Specific name for California palm
enthusiast Lou Hooper.
Natural
range:
Mexico
Recognition:
Small rhizomatous, clumping species similar to C. cataractarum. For
comparison with similar species see C. cataractarum.
Landscape
uses:
Interiorscaping, more durable than Kentia, larger and more open than Cat Palm.
Pest free.
Information
source:
This entry compiled from numerous Internet sources.
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Botanical |
English |
FL native |
Growth form
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Flowering season
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Typical dimensions
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Suggested spacing |
Cultural conditions
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Problems |
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Chamaedorea hooperiana |
King Maya Palm Hooper Palm |
Exotic |
Small Clumping Palm |
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To 12’ |
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SH
ME
DT
WD
RS
(Several Internet sources) |
Forms dense clumps |
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