Stilt Palm, Splendid Stilt Palm, Seychelle Stilt Palm
Vershaffeltia splendida
H. Wendl.
ver-sheh-FELT-ee-ah SPLEN-did-ah
Arecaceae
Explanation of name:
Genus
name honors Belgian horticulturist and artist Ambroise Vershaffelt (1885-1886).
The specific epithet is self-explanatory.
Natural range:
Seychelle Islands
Recognition:
Palm with stilt roots and spines.
Leaves pinnately veined but not divided (unless split by wind)
Landscape uses:
Mid-sized
eye-catching palm with novel entire (unless split by wind) pinnately veined
leaves and stilt roots. Needs
moisture and protection. Has spines.
Internet sources:
http://www.desert-tropicals.com/Palm/Verschaffeltia_splendida.html
|
Botanical name
|
English
|
FL native
|
Growth form
|
Flowering season
|
Typical dimensions
|
Suggested spacing
|
Cultural conditions
|
Problems
|
|
Vershaffeltia splendida
|
Stilt Palm
|
Exotic
|
Palm Tree
|
|
30'-40'(50')
|
|
SU-PS
MO
Protection
(Internet sources as above)
|
Fussy and easily wind-damaged
Spines
|
