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The most useful species from a commercial point of view is G. riedeliana (G. gracilis), which reminds one of Cocos weddelliana, but has longer leaflets. The species are undoubtedly confused under cultivation, and often unidentified. They are said not to be grown in the open in southern California, at least, not to any extent. The species here listed appear to be those of most horticultural importance here.
The most useful species from a commercial point of view is G. riedeliana (G. gracilis), which reminds one of Cocos weddelliana, but has longer leaflets. The species are undoubtedly confused under cultivation, and often unidentified. They are said not to be grown in the open in southern California, at least, not to any extent. The species here listed appear to be those of most horticultural importance here.
The following are imperfectly described, but are in the trade: G imperialis, Lind. G.W. 2. p. 37. — G. princeps, Lind.— G. pynaertiana, Hort. Belongs under A. One of the smallest lvs. measures 28 in. long by 10 in. at the broadest. Has not flowered yet, and the genus is therefore uncertain. R.H. 1898, p. 262. G.C. III. 23:258. F.E. 10:886. G.W. 2, p. 445. — G. speciosa. Barb.-Rodr. G.W. 2, p. 431.— -G. swartzii, Griseb. (Calyptrogyne swartzii, Hook. Calyptronoma swartzii, Griseb.). Trunk 50-60 ft. high, smooth: lf.-segms. linear-acuminate, green, glabrous. Cuba.
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