Latania lontaroides (Red Lantan Palm)

Botanical Information

FamilyArecaceae
GenusLatania
Specieslontaroides
OriginMascarene, Reunion.
Ethnobotanical Uses
Disclaimer		The flesh of the fruit is edible but very bland tasting.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone10 - 11
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season preotection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH1c - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)10 - (-5)
Temperature (°F)28
Height12 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

ShapeUpright.
LandscapeOrnamental use.
PropagationSeed.
CultivationFull sun and partial-shade. Well-drained and moist soil.
HabitatCliffs and canyons along the coast.
Leaf DescriptionThe leaves are fan-shaped with veins that are finely toothed. The leaves are stiff and worn by a petiole that is 1 - 1.5 m long.
Flower DescriptionSmall flowers that appear in clusters of 2 m long between the leaves.
Fruit DescriptionThe fruit is 4 -5 cm wide, spherical, fleshy, 2 - 3 cm long and contains a single seed. The seed is pointed at one end and flattened at the other.
Colour DescriptionThe leaves are red with red petiole and later green. The flowers are yellow. The fruit is brownish-green.

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