Observations on the Morphology, Pollination and Cultivation of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J F Gmel.) Pers., Palmae)
Figure 1
Morphology of Lodoicea maldivica (coco de mer). (a) Mature male tree showing axillary inflorescence, Vallée de Mai, Praslin, Republic of Seychelles, (b) detail of female inflorescence with developing fruits, Kebun Raya Indonesia, (c) female flower at anthesis, (d) male inflorescence with flowers at anthesis, (e) developing fruits, (f) mature nut sent from Vallée de Mai to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh for propagation. Scale bars: (a) = approx. 1 m; (b) = approx. 10 cm; (c) = 2 cm; (d) = 10 cm (e) = 10 cm; (f) = 10 cm.
