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Help with ID/Info

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palm_admirer
in TROPICAL LOOKING PLANTS - Other Than Palms

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Hi...

Need to pick some brains again...

Appreciate any info with the following plant I saw in an experimental garden. It may be tropical or warm temperate.

Plant is a cluster. Slim petioles and elongated leaves with a scissor snip. Some splits occur near the tips while others along mid leaf or right to end of leaf giving two leaves with forked (Y) rib.

Beautiful and lush. Some photos attached, any information/ID appreciated.

Thanks alot!

janie

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    Looks like it could be some sort of Spathiphyllum, but this is not a group of plants that I know well.

    SoCal and SoFla; zone varies by location.

    'Home is where the heart suitcase is'...

    _____

    "If, as they say, there truly is no rest for the wicked, how can the Devil's workshop be filled with idle hands?"
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    Thanks, fastfeat...

    but it doesn't look like the peace lily at all. the leaf splits are more like the

    Tuna tail palm. however, the leaf splits are not consistently so.

    it.s an interesting form/shape and i will try to get its name for an update.

    :)

    janie

    http://www.palmscapes.blogspot.com

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    Janie, it looks like Cyclanthus bipartitus. They grow in wet forest undertories.

    We have these growing all over the property and they are one of my favorite rainforest plants!

    Formerly Jeff in Costa Rica
     

    Jeff is spot on! Also one of my favorites!

    Sub-tropical

    Summer rainfall 1200mm

    Annual average temp 21c

    30 South

    I agree, Cyclanthus bipartitus. A clump at Fairchild;

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    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a
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    Wow! you guys are terrific Jeff, Palmsza + Eric.

    Yes, that's exactly it. Am just so happy with this positive ID.

    Nevermind, it's like a palm but not a real palm, I'll definitely include it in my blog soon!

    Many thanks :)

    janie

    http://www.palmscapes.blogspot.com

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    Its in the Cyclanthaceae Family which is a close relative to the palm family. Some think it is the link between palms and aroids (Araceae).

    Eric

    Orlando, FL

    zone 9b/10a

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