Ceroxylon quindiuense - Wikipedia
Ceroxylon quindiuense, often called Quindío wax palm, [3] is a palm native to the humid montane forests of the Andes in Colombia and Peru. [4] This palm species can grow to a height of 45 m (148 ft) —or rarely, even as high as 60 m (200 ft). [4] . …
Colombia’s Treasure – the Colossal Wax Palms of Cocora Valley
2017年12月6日 · Palm trees usually conjure up images of subtropical beaches, sipping cocktails through a straw stuck in a coconut shell. However, the Quindío wax palm makes its home high in the mountains of the Andes, and unlike any other palms can …
Wax Palms of Cocora Valley - Atlas Obscura
2018年3月19日 · The wax palms, which can grow to up to 200 feet tall, are the tallest type of palm tree in the world, as well as the tallest recorded species of monocot. The Cocora Valley, which at its...
Ceroxylon quindiuense - Palmpedia - Palm Grower's Guide
2019年2月15日 · Ceroxylon quindiuense, commonly known as Quindio Wax Palm, Andean Wax Palm or Palma de cera del quindio, is native to mountainous regions of Colombia. This palm is the national tree of Colombia. It is the tallest recorded palm and monocot in the world (200 Ft. tall).
The Wax Palm and Why it is a Must to See When Visiting Colombia
2020年11月5日 · Dugand highlighted the wax palm as a true aesthetic heritage of Colombia and as its most typical plant, not only because it is an outstanding and characteristic element of the Andean landscape, but also because of the wax it produces and the extraordinary nature of its habitat, which goes far beyond the geographical and altitudinal limits ...
Discover Colombia’s National Tree: The Wax Palm - Exploration …
Home to the majestic Andean Condor—its national bird which has a wingspan that can reach up to an astonishing 10.5 feet—the country also hosts another towering symbol of pride: the Wax Palm tree (Ceroxylon quindiuense). Did you know that the Andean Condor can fly at elevations of up to 33,000 feet?
Quindio Wax Palm (Ceroxylon quindiuense) - World Land Trust
As the national tree of Colombia and the tallest palm tree in the world, the Quindío Wax Palm is an ‘umbrella species’ whose conservation holds vast cultural and ecological significance. A large, fruit-bearing tree that can grow to heights of more than 60 meters, the palm is named for the thick layer of wax covering its wide, marbled stem.
Carbonera Valley travel guide: visit the largest wax palm forest
2023年10月19日 · The wax palm is the national emblem of Colombia, yet it is an endangered species. The wax palm is a tree endemic to the Andean regions of Colombia, growing at altitudes of between 1.500 and 3.000 m, mainly in the coffee region, i.e. the departments of Quindio, Tolima, Risaralda and Caldas (it can even be found in Antioqui, Santander, Cauca and ...
Cocora Valley, Colombia: Hike along the World’s Tallest Palm Trees
2024年8月10日 · The Cocora Valley (Valle del Cocora) is a stunning landscape unlike any other in Colombia. The lush green hills of the region are scattered with wax trees, the tallest palm trees in the world that are only native to Colombia and northern Peru.
Colombia Travel Reporter
But the most famous palm trees in Colombia are the Wax Palms, or ceroxylon quindiuense. These palms were exalted by the early settlers during their travels. The famous botanist Alexander Von Humbolt, whose travel writings inspired an adolescent Simon Bolivar, was amazed by the Wax Palms during his Colombian travels in 1801.
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