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Attalea cephalotus, Scheelea cephalotes, Shapaja, American Oil Palm

Attalea cephalotus, Scheelea cephalotes

Shapaja, American Oil Palm
Family: Arecaceae / Palmae
Origin: South America
Big tree taller than 20 ftFull sunRegular waterPalm or palm-like plant

A very large solitary palm with big leaves in which all the leaflets are arranged in one plane. Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings.


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