Neumatophores in Phoenix canariensis

[psosa]

Dear all,

In the North of Gran Canaria, (Canary Islands, Spain) we have discovered some fossils structure of Phoenix canariensis palm. Attached a sample of part of this fossil.

We have found some structures, similar to pneumatophores, and therefore, we need to document about the anatomy and ecophysiology of pneumatophores in Phoenix canariensis. We are looking for information about Phoenix canariensis palm trees growing in waterlogged sites and in ponds or lakes.

We know that the Canarian palm may have occupied a large belt overall the

Western Canary Island before the European conquest and before groundwater pumping started;

Can anyone help us?

Thank you so much

Pedro A. Sosa

Canary Islands.

Spain

pedro.sosa@ulpgc.es

[Zeeth]

I can't see the picture, but Ken Johnson has said before that some palms have roots that do grow up and out of the soil, and he transplants palms for a living, so roots are something that he knows well. Here's a link to the post where he discusses it:

http://www.palmtalk.org/forum/index.php?/topic/22778-mulch-nutritional-value/?p=381267

[palmtreesforpleasure]

Hello Psosa

The for most expert on these palms and on the roots question is Carlo Morici. He can answer all your questions in detail. You can probably contact him through palmtalk messaging

regards

colin

PS

has explained this to me before in Tenerife on the palms he was doing his doctorate on