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Verschaffeltia splendida Common Name: Stilt Root Palm Origin: Seychelles Height: 30’+ Light: Filtered Water: Keep moist Bloom: Comments: The Stilt Root Palm is from the rainforests of the Seychelles Islands. It grows on steep hillside or at lower elevations in riverbanks. The aerial roots provide support for growth on the steep slopes. The spikes on the trunks of the younger palm protect it from hungry animals. The timber is used as a building material. The trunk is split to make rain gutters. A cool, exotic palm of interest. |
