Socratea exorrhiza (Walking Palm)

Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona

Botanical name: Socratea exorrhiza

Common names: Walking Palm, Cashapona

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Central America, South America

Large tree taller than 20 ftSmall tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterPalm or palm-like plant

Probably the most famous of the stilt rooted palms, with the roots coming from up to 2m (6 feet) from the ground. The roots have small, white, conical spines.



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Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona
Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona
Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona
Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona
Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona
Socratea exorrhiza, Walking Palm, Cashapona


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