Wallichia oblongifolia
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Phil Markey
Family: Arecaceae Palm Tree
Common Name: Himalayan dwarf fishtail palm
Scientific Synonymy:
Harina densiflora, Wallichia densiflora, Harina oblongifolia
Common Synonymy:
Wallichs dwarf fishtail palm. German: Wallichs Fischschwanzpalme, Wallichs Zwerg-Fischschwanzpalme
Cold Hardiness Zone: 9a View the UK and US zone maps
Wallichia oblongifolia Information
Identification
Dense clumps, 2-3 m (6.5-10 ft) tall, usually with very short trunks. From humid tropical forests in moist valleys up to 1400 m (4500 ft). India, Nepal, Myanmar.
General Information
Monoecious, however, Male and female flowers occur at different times on the same plant, therefore, if there are not two stems flowering at the same time it is necessary to have two plants for pollination.
Distribution
Distribution information currently being revised.