Common Names:
Pondoland Palm
Kaffir Palm

Distribution & Habitat:
Exposed coastal hillsides of Pondoland, South Africa, and around the lower reaches of the Mtentu, Msikaba, and Mzintlava rivers.

Description:
A clumping, pinnate leaved palm to about 5m tall, with the leaves being arranged in five ranks.

General:
A relative of the coconut, as well as Jubaea chilensis (hence the name).

Culture:
Like a sunny, well drained position, with ground water. Very slow growing. Seeds are difficult to germinate, although more success is being gained by just covering the seeds with moist sphagnum moss.

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