Gaussia attenuata (Llume Palm, Palma de Lluvia, Palma Flaca.)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Gaussia |
| Species | attenuata |
| Synonyms | Aeria attenuata, Gaussia portoricensis. |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Puerto Rico. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 10a - 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cold season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c - H3 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -1.1 - 4.5 °C |
| Temperature (°F) | 30 - 40 °F |
| Height | 9 - 12 m |
| Spread | 1.2 - 2.4 m |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Upright. |
| Propagation | By seed. |
| Notable Specimens | Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America. |
| Habitat | Open forests on limestone soils. |
| Bark/Stem Description | Stems are 15 to 25 cm in diameter. |
| Leaf Description | Upright, flat, medium green, and are 1 - 1.5 m long leaves. |
| Fruit Description | Orange-red, 1.4 to 1.6 cm long, and 1.2 cm in diameter, with one to three seeds. |
Photographs
Gaussia attenuata, form. Harry P. Leu Gardens, Orlando, Florida, United States of America.