Scientific Name : Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.
Category : Angiosperms
Status : Alive
Habit : An evergreen, perennial with a remarkable expanded caudex for the purpose of storing water inside. Stem : Palm-like and swollen at the base. The swollen trunk is basically a water storage structure enabling these plants to survive long periods without any water. This water storing capacity is makes these plants Succulents. Leaves : Strap-shaped, recurved and leathery produced in tufts at the terminal end of the stem. Flowers : Flowers are borne on a large branched inflorescence which bear thousands of minute pale yellow to cream colored flowers. Seeds : Orange-reddish, covered in flattish, colored husks. Significance : It is generally popular as an ornamental plant, often grown as a houseplant or outdoor plant in temperate climate gardens. It is one of the most popular plants in cultivation, for both pot culture and landscaping, throughout the world. It is best known for its response to sound waves, growing faster in loud populated areas.
Specimen Information
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Common Name(s):
Elephants Foot Tree
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Synonym(s):
Pincenectia recurvata K.Koch and Fintelm. Pincenectia linifolia K.Koch and Fintelm.
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Family:
Asparagaceae
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04-09-2022
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Beaucarnea recurvata Lem.
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