Asterogyne martiana
Scientific Name: Asterogyne martiana (H. Wendl) H. Wendl
Synonyms: Asterogyne minor, Geonoma martiana, Geonoma trifurcata
Size:
Min. Temperature:
Water Requirements: Regular to abundant
Sun Requirements: Light shade
Origin: Central America Belize to Ecuador
Leaf: Simple, 8-15 leaves, 40 inches long (1 m).
Trunk:
Flower: Generally branched.
Fruit: Reddish, turning black. 0.5 inches long (1.2 cm), 0.25 inches in diameter (0.6 cm). ellipsoid.
Seed:
Min. Temperature:
Water Requirements: Regular to abundant
Sun Requirements: Light shade
Origin: Central America Belize to Ecuador
Leaf: Simple, 8-15 leaves, 40 inches long (1 m).
Trunk:
Flower: Generally branched.
Fruit: Reddish, turning black. 0.5 inches long (1.2 cm), 0.25 inches in diameter (0.6 cm). ellipsoid.
Seed:
The leaves are used for thatching
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