Nannorrhops ritchieana (Mazri)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Nannorrhops |
| Species | ritchieana |
| Synonyms | Chamaerops ritchieana, Nannorrhops arabica |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen), Shrub (evergreen) |
| Origin | Pakistan, Afghanistan, Iran and the Arabian Peninsula. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | The leaves find many uses in the manufacture of household goods such as baskets, cordage and mats. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7b - 8a |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -15 |
| Height | 2 - 6 m |
| Spread | 4 - 6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| ID Characteristic | A low-growing palm. |
| Shape | Bushy. |
| Landscape | Borders, tropical hedges, mass plantings, large tropical properties or as a specimen. |
| Propagation | Division of clumps or by seed. |
| Cultivation | Somewhat resistant to dry frosts. |
| Pests | Lethal yellowing and Ganoderma fungus. |
| Habitat | Sandy or stony plains. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Defined overlapping scales. |
| Leaf Description | Broad fronds of 20 - 30 lanceolate glaborous leaflets. |
| Flower Description | Trusses of pollenous tiny flowers at the base of leaf stems. |
| Colour Description | Bluish-green foliage among yellow-green stems and yellow-brown scales. Golden yellow flowers. |
| Texture Description | Medium to coarse. |
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