Biology:Carludovica palmata
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Short description: Species of flowering plant
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Pandanales |
| Family: | Cyclanthaceae |
| Genus: | Carludovica |
| Species: | C. palmata
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| Carludovica palmata Ruiz & Pav. (1798)
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Carludovica palmata (Panama hat plant or toquilla palm) is a palm-like monocot plant. It is not a true palm. Its leaves are very similar compared to the leaves of some true palms, for example, to Chelyocarpus ulei. Unlike several true palms, C. palmata does not develop a woody trunk. Its female flowers (which mature first) have large stigmas, and its male flowers (which mature later) have a lot of pollen.
The Panama hat palm is cultivated from Central America to Bolivia. Its soft, flexible, and durable fibers are used to weave Panama hats[3] and other items.
References
- ↑ Brummitt, N. (2013). "Carludovica palmata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2013: e.T44392681A44401274. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2013-2.RLTS.T44392681A44401274.en. https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/44392681/44401274. Retrieved 19 December 2022.
- ↑ Tropicos, Missouri Botanical Garden
- ↑ Johnny Morris (8 June 2007). "Crowning glory of the Andes". The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/southamerica/ecuador/737426/Crowning-glory-of-the-Andes.html. Retrieved 24 September 2010.
Wikidata ☰ Q4745262 entry
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