Princess palm, Hurricane palm, Red palm
It grows in tropical and subtropical places. It is cold sensitive. It can tolerate salt-laden winds. It needs well drained rich soil. It needs a warm sunny position. It cannot tolerate drought. It grows in lowlands and up to 600 m above sea level. In Cairns Botanical Gardens. It suits hardiness zones 10-11.
Synonyms
- Areca alba Bory
- Dictyospermum rubrum I.B. Balfour
- Dictyospermum album var. rubrum
- Dictyopsermum album var. furfuraceum
Edible Portion
- Cabbage, Palm heart, Vegetable
Where does Princess palm grow?
Found in: Africa, Australia, Dominican Republic, East Africa, Guam, Hawaii, Madagascar, Mascarene Islands, Mauritius, North America, Pacific, Reunion, United States, West Indies
Notes: There is only one Dictyosperma species. This plant is almost extinct in the wild.
Status: It is cultivated in Mauritius for palm hearts.
Growing Princess palm, Hurricane palm, Red palm
Cultivation: Plants are grown from seed. Seed germinate in 2-3 months.
Edible Uses: The palm heart is eaten.
Nutrition Info
per 100g edible portion| Edible Part | Energy (kcal) | Protein (g) | Iron (mg) | Vitamin A (ug) | Vitamin c (mg) | Zinc (mg) | % Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| - | - | - | - | - | - |
Princess palm, Hurricane palm, Red palm Photos
References
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