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Asterogyne

5 species. These small palms are native to Central and South American rainforests. The new leaves of Asterogyne are bright red, making these palms attractive elements of irrigated, shady landscapes. They cannot tolerate winter temperatures of South Florida without protection.


Fairchild resources
7 images 1 plant 48 Herbarium sheets 1 DNA sample
 

Conservation status
SpeciesStatusRedlist dataCriteria
Asterogyne spicata Vulnerable VU B1+2c 1994
Asterogyne yaracuyense Critically endangered CR A1c, B1+2c, C1 1994
Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Difficult to grow Size Small, slow growing
Light requirements Low to moderate Water requirements Moderate to high
Hardiness USDA zone 11 Elevation Medium
Soil pH Low (acidic) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Not known to be susceptible Availability Moderate