Corypha umbraculifera
Family: Arecaceae Palm Tree
Common Name: Talipot Palm
Scientific Synonymy:
Corypha guineensis, Bessia sanguinolenta
Cold Hardiness Zone: 10a View the UK and US zone maps
Corypha umbraculifera Information
General Information
Corypha umbraculifera grows in the hills and valleys of the Western Ghats forests from Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka to Kerala, India and extending further to Sri Lanka. Monocarpic habit, extensive use of their foliage and pith of stems have endangered these palms in their natural habitat. They are often found planted in botanical gardens. Seeds germinate readily and seedling survival is Excellent.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.