This single trunk species is from Mexico and Central America. It is pinnate like other Chamaedoreas with a trunk diameter of an inch or a bit more. The leaves a five feet long with wide leaflets and prominent drip tips. The trunks are dark green and prominent trunk rings are present. Low temperatures tolerated are about to a freeze and this species likes filtered light. Mature height is about ten feet.
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