ACTINORHYTIS
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Distribution:
Approximately 38 species, a few in the West Indies, the rest in northern South America, especially diverse in Colombia
 
Growing comments:
This is a great palm, especially when planted in groups, preferably of 8-10 individuals or more. It's a slender palm, so the fronds are not very heavy and will not cause damage when they fall off. Likes full sun and plenty of rain. It's an 8.0 on a 1-10 scale and will add about 4 ft. of trunk each year under optimal conditions.
 
   
A. calapparia
A. calapparia    
A. calapparia seedling