Bentinckia

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Read about Bentinckia in the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture
Bentinckia (named for Lord Bentinck, governor of Madras, 1803-1805). Palmaceae, tribe Geonomeae. Tall stately unarmed palms, with equally pinnate, terminal leaves; not as yet well known to the trade, but deserving greater attention. Leaves of many lfts. which are usually 2-lobed at the apex: spathes many, the 2 lower short and incomplete; spadix arising from among the Lvs., branched; fls. small, monoecious or polygamous: fr. small, almost round, with a single seed pendulous from the top of the cavity. —There are only 2 species, both Indian. G.C. II. 22:595. The following is a graceful palm "in general appearance not unlike the coconut palm, than which it is, however, much more graceful. The young leaves for the first year are bi-partite, quite like young coconut palms. They should be grown in a warmhouse, never less than 60°, and should be given plenty of water at all seasons. A mixture of rich loam and peat or leaf-mold, half and half, makes the best medium for growth. The above text is from the Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture. It may be out of date, but still contains valuable and interesting information which can be incorporated into the remainder of the article. Click on "Collapse" in the header to hide this text.

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