Mauritia Species, Aguaje Palm, Moriche Palm
Mauritiaflexuosa

Family: Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Mauritia (mor-REE-tee-uh)
Species: flexuosa (fleks-yoo-OH-suh)

Synonym:Mauritia flexuosa var. venezuelana

Synonym:Mauritia minor

Category
Palms

Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Evergreen

Foliage Color

Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)

Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time

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Soil pH requirements

Patent Information

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting