Corypha lecomtei (Lan Palm, Thai Talipot Palm)
Botanical Information
| Family | Arecaceae |
| Genus | Corypha |
| Species | lecomtei |
| Category | Tropicals, Woody |
| Type | Tree (evergreen) |
| Origin | Native to Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 11 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H1c |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | 4.4-10 |
| Temperature (°F) | 30-40 |
| Height | 3-6 m |
| Growth | Slow |
Description and Growing Information
| Propagation | Propagated by seed. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in moist, well drained soil and full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand |
| Habitat | Can be found in open, lowlands and along streams in flood-prone areas. |
| Bark/Stem Description | The diameter of the trunk is 70 cm. |
| Leaf Description | The leaves are dark green-grey and circular at the base and more palm-like at the top. The leaves are 2-3 metres long. |
| Fruit Description | The spherical fruit is 6-7 cm in diameter and turns black when ripe. |
Photographs
Corypha lecomtei, form. Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand
Corypha lecomtei, bud. Royal Park Rajapruek, Mae Hia, Thailand