SCIENTIFIC NAME: Asterogyne martiana

COMMON NAME(S): None
SUB FAMILY: Arecoideae
TRIBE: Geonomeae
ORIGIN: Central America and northern South America
HARDINESS ZONES: 10B-11
TYPICAL MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 3-5'
GROWTH RATE: Moderate to fast
HABIT: Solitary with 12-15 leaves in a "bird's-nest"
SALT TOLERANCE: Low
DROUGHT TOLERANCE: Low
SOIL REQUIREMENTS: Wide tolerance, well-drained
LIGHT REQUIREMENTS: Low
NUTRITION REQUIREMENTS: Moderate
POPULAR USES: Understory
HUMAN HAZARDS: None
POPULAR OR RECOMMENDED CULTIVARS: None

COMMENTS: Very distinctive understory palm with a "bird's-nest" appearance. Widespread through its natural area, usually in low altitude rainforest.