Brian Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 I was in Rio two weeks ago for a very brief trip and was able to visit the botonical garden for a few hours. I would like to share a few photos with you guys and please correct me if I make mistakes. Here goes, Roystonea oleracea 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Bactris Concinna 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 4, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Mauritia Flexuosa 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Areca triandra 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Astrocaryum Murumuru 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Bactris Setosa 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 And finally...for the moment, Calyptrocalyx Forbesii (who comes up with these names!) 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Vero Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 I hope my little Wal-Mart Areca trianda grows up to be as pretty. A while back, a TV commercial for some drug or another was running--happy couple with an avenue of very tall palms. I figured it must have been at the Rio Botanical Garden (another, for eyeglasses, used Brasilia as a future setting). Fla. climate center: 100-119 days>85 F USDA 1990 hardiness zone 9B Current USDA hardiness zone 10a 4 km inland from Indian River; 27º N (equivalent to Brisbane) Central Orlando's urban heat island may be warmer than us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Nice pictures Brian, thanks for posting. My first visit to JBRJ was a long time ago with my parents, and I remember being impressed with the Amazonic reserve area and the Victoria regia ponds... I liked very much your pictures of the Bactris too. Of course the Roystonea avenue, 750 m long, called Aléia Barbosa Rodrigues, planted in 1842 is the most impressive sight there. Most of these 138 palms, some of them more than 30 m tall, are descendent of the famous "Palma Mater" planted by the Prince D. João in 1808 when the Botanic Gardens was innaugurated. The mother palm died in 1972 struck by a lightning and the trunk is now exposed at the Botanic museum with its 39 m of clear wood. Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 You live in a beautiful country Gileno. I had a blast in both Sao Paulo and Rio, and the peope were great. I cant wait to go back. Thanks for the brief history. 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Searle Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Brian, Very nice, I need to visit there some day. BTW...how big is the garden? Searle Brothers Nursery Inc. and The Rainforest Collection. Southwest Ranches,Fl. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Jeff, the place is huge... More information in english: Jardim Botânico Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gileno Machado Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 You can try this Virtual Tour too, but the photos are not so great and the text is in portuguese. Carl von Martius (The father of Palms classification) statue in JB Rio: Sirinhaém beach, 80 Km south of Recife - Brazil Tropical oceanic climate, latitude 8° S Temperature extremes: 25 to 31°C 2000 mm average rainfall, dry summers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Dear Brian, lovely pictures with terrefic resolution.(very Clear Indeed). And Thanks Gileno Machado do you know why ? for posting the picture of jesus in rio & the picture of father of palm nomenclature_Carl Von. He should be called as gurus of our clang_(palm Manicas). Gileno you made my day. love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgl Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Brian, I've never been to Rio, so it was great to see your photos! I've heard a lot about the Rio Botanic Garden. Incredible palms and lots of history. I wonder how it compares to Singapore Botanic Garden? Anyone who's been to both? Bo-Göran Leilani Estates, 25 mls/40 km south of Hilo, Big Island of Hawai'i. Elevation 880 ft/270 m. Average rainfall 140 inches/3550 mm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merrill Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Hi, bgl: I've been to both; both were wonderful. I'm not enough of a world traveler to have had time to see all, so won't make a relative judgement. Gileno: Thanks for the history of the R. oleracea, which are the most spectacular palm scene in my experience, and individually surpasses anything at Singapore IMHO. Thanks for the bust of Von Martius, too. 1 merrill, North Central Florida Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TooShort Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 I have to agree with everyone Great Photos. Joe Carter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 Thanks for the replys guys. I'm glad you enjoyed the photos. Jeff, I only got though about half of the place due to only having about 4 hours to spend there. (excellent Heliconia section) Bo, I have never been to Singapore but what I liked about the Rio garden was the age of some of the plants. Some of the D. Lutescens and Bactris clumps must have been over a 100 years old. I wish I had taken photos of some of the bigger clumps but I didnt. Here you can see some in the background, 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 A few random photos, 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 The view of Rio from up top Sugar Loaf, 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 One for Krisachar, 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 7, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2006 The other Rio wildlife, Saludos, Brian 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kris Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Dear Brian A big thank-you to you and i love U buddy. i dont have words in praise of you_keep up the good work. love, Kris(to all my friends). love conquers all.. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomsDave Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Brian! Gileno! Wanna samba . . . . On my swooning sofa! So, Brian, tell us a bit about you, unless you already have, in which case I'll docilely dive into my, well, dive . . . dave Let's keep our forum fun and friendly. Any data in this post is provided 'as is' and in no event shall I be liable for any damages, including, without limitation, damages resulting from accuracy or lack thereof, insult, or lost profits or revenue, claims by third parties or for other similar costs, or any special, incidental, or consequential damages arising out of my opinion or the use of this data. The accuracy or reliability of the data is not guaranteed or warranted in any way and I disclaim liability of any kind whatsoever, including, without limitation, liability for quality, performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose arising out of the use, or inability to use my data. Other terms may apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Hi Dave, I was born and raised in SoCal but have lived in Mexico for the last 15 years. I live and work in Mexico City but have a vacation house on the pacific coast with about half an acre of land where I grow my palms. I have been addicted to palms for about 3 years and grow all my palms from seed due to the lack of variety here in Mexico. I started following this website last november. 18n. Hot, humid and salty coastal conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amazondk Posted August 10, 2006 Report Share Posted August 10, 2006 Brian, Great pictures of a wonderful place. Back quite a few years ago when I lived in Rio I spent many hours wandering around the garden. I believe if I remember right that the garden was developed largely for plant introductions by the Portuguese. They brought a lot of plants to Brazil from Asia at the time. I have been to Singapore's garden as well. Both are great places. What is really different is the surrounding environment. Singapore is very clean organized place, and Rio is the opposite. But, I will take Samba, the beaches (with it's female attractions), and futbol, any day. dk Don Kittelson LIFE ON THE RIO NEGRO 03° 06' 07'' South 60° 01' 30'' West Altitude 92 Meters / 308 feet above sea level 1,500 kms / 932 miles to the mouth of the Amazon River Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil - A Cidade da Floresta Where the world´s largest Tropical Rainforest embraces the Greatest Rivers in the World. . Click here to visit Amazonas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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