Aiphanes horrida (Devil Palm) - Image 10

Botanical names: Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes aculeata, Aiphanes caryotifolia, Martinezia truncata

Common names: Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Trinidad and Tobago

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterThorny or spinyEdible plantPalm or palm-like plant


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Aiphanes horrida (caryotifolia) - Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm
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Rare collectible! Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm.
Very tasty coconut-like nuts! Good palm for semi-shade garden.
This very different dwarf palm from South America, has attractive spines all over it and fabulous, gracefully arching leaves, covered with white powder, with long, wavy, closely- spaced leaflets. The fragrant flowers produce clusters of red fruit making it ideal for conservatory or a warmer garden where it can actually stand occasional, but not hard freezing. A solitary, showy spiny small tree. In the wild it grows 9-15 feet tall with a stem diameter of 2-4 inches. The epicarp and mesocarp of the fruit are rich in carotene and are eaten in Colombia, while the seeds are eaten raw or used to make candles.

Recommended Fertilizer: SUNSHINE Robusta - Rapid Growth Booster

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