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Summary
Copernica alba or commonly known as Candaray Palm or Wax Palm is an evergreen palm tree in Southern and Western South America that grows up to 25 m in height and 40 cm in girth. It has a cylindrical trunk with greyish, smooth bark. The plant is known for the high quality wax obtained from its leaves. The wax is used to make polishes. The leaves are also used as thatch material and for weaving mats, baskets, and hats. The white wood is resistant and durable, and used for poles, fencing, and building. The fruits are eaten fresh or used for juice and alcoholic drinks. Tips of young plants are also edible.
Physical Characteristics
Copernicia alba is an evergreen Tree growing to 18 m (59ft) by 3 m (9ft) at a medium rate.
See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10.
Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil.
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Synonyms
Copernicia australis Becc. Copernicia nigra Morong Copernicia ramulosa Burret Copernicia rubra Moron
Plant Habitats
Edible Uses
Edible Parts: Fruit Shoots
Edible Uses: Drink
The fruit are eaten fresh or used for juice and for alcoholic drinks. The tips of young plants can be eaten.
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Medicinal Uses
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None known
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Other Uses
Basketry Fencing Polish Thatching Wax Weaving Wood
Other Uses: A high quality wax is obtained from the leaves[ 297 ]. It is used to make various high quality polishes[ 297 ]. The leaves can be used for thatching[ 46 , 297 ], and weaving into articles such as mats, baskets and hats[ 297 , 768 ]. The white wood is resistant and durable[ 46 ]. It is used for telegraph poles, fencing and building[ 46 , 297 , 768 ]. landscape uses: Pest tolerant, Specimen Plant. Blooms are very showy
Special Uses
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Cultivation details
Plants succeed in moist tropical climates where temperatures never fall below 10c, the average annual rainfall is 1,500mm or more and the driest month has 25mm or more rain[ 297 ]. They can also succeed in drier areas with an annual rainfall as low as 250mm and one month or more where rainfall is below 25mm[ 297 ]. Plants can tolerate occasional light frosts with temperatures down to -2c[ 423 ]. Plants grow well in full sun, even when small[ 297 ]. Prefers a position in light shade[ 423 ].
References Carbon Farming Information and Carbon Sequestration Information
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Plant Propagation
Seed - pre-soak 24 hours in warm water and sow in containers. The seed can take 2 - 3 months to germinate[ 297 ]. Fresh seed germinates easily[ 314 ].
Other Names
If available other names are mentioned here
Copernica alba or commonly known as Candaray Palm or Wax Palm
Native Range
SOUTHERN AMERICA: Brazil (south), Bolivia, Argentina, Paraguay
Weed Potential
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Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking.
None Known
Conservation Status
IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : This taxon has not yet been assessed
Growth: S = slow M = medium F = fast. Soil: L = light (sandy) M = medium H = heavy (clay). pH: A = acid N = neutral B = basic (alkaline). Shade: F = full shade S = semi-shade N = no shade. Moisture: D = dry M = Moist We = wet Wa = water.
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Author
Morong. ex Morong. & Britton.
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A special thanks to Ken Fern for some of the information used on this page.
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