Author: | J.M.H.A.
Perrier de la Bāthie,
1944 |
Family: |
ANACARDIACEAE |
Origin: |
South Western Madagascar |
Soil: |
Mix |
Water:
|
Medium |
Sun: |
Medium |
Thickness: |
18-40
Centimetres |
Height: |
150 Centimetres |
Flower:
|
Greenish Yellow / Dark
Red? |
Propagate: |
Seeds/Cuttings |
Names:
|
- |
Synonyms: |
- |
This member of the Anacardiaceae family was
given this name by Joseph Marie Henry Alfred
Perrier de la Bāthie in 1944. It is found in south western
Madagascar, growing in a well
drained soil with some water and some sun. The stem can grow to
40 centimetres in diameter and 150 centimetres in height.
The genera name from Latin
operculum; 'little lid' and Greek karyum; 'nut',
referring to the lidded, nut-like seeds. The species name means '
looking like Hyphaene', a member of the Arecaceae family.
A. Randrianasolo & P. P.
Lowry, 2006: "This species can be recognized by its numerous small
leaflets with strongly revolute margins and prominently raised
venation on lower surface that forms deep cavities between veins". |