Observations on the Morphology, Pollination and Cultivation of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J F Gmel.) Pers., Palmae)
Joint Authors
Winda Utami, Putri
Chin, See-Chung
Inches, Fiona
Watherston, Neil
Chong Seng, Lindsay
Christie, Frieda
Blackmore, Stephen
Wortley, Alexandra H.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-13, 13 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-03-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
13
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
We present a range of observations on the reproductive morphology, pollination biology and cultivation of Lodoicea maldivica (coco de mer), an endangered species with great ecological, economic and cultural importance.
We review the history of study of this charismatic species.
Morphological studies of the male inflorescence indicate its importance as a year-round food source to the Seychelles fauna.
In situ observations suggest a number of potential biotic and abiotic pollination mechanisms including bees, flies, slugs, and geckos; trigonid bees are identified as the most likely potential natural pollinator.
We outline a successful programme for ex situ pollination, germination, and cultivation of the coco de mer, highlighting the importance of temperature, humidity and light levels as well as maintaining an undisturbed environment.
In combination with continued protection and monitoring, this advice may aid the future in situ and ex situ conservation of the coco de mer.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Blackmore, Stephen& Chin, See-Chung& Chong Seng, Lindsay& Christie, Frieda& Inches, Fiona& Winda Utami, Putri…[et al.]. 2012. Observations on the Morphology, Pollination and Cultivation of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J F Gmel.) Pers., Palmae). Journal of Botany،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Blackmore, Stephen…[et al.]. Observations on the Morphology, Pollination and Cultivation of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J F Gmel.) Pers., Palmae). Journal of Botany No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490674
American Medical Association (AMA)
Blackmore, Stephen& Chin, See-Chung& Chong Seng, Lindsay& Christie, Frieda& Inches, Fiona& Winda Utami, Putri…[et al.]. Observations on the Morphology, Pollination and Cultivation of Coco de Mer (Lodoicea maldivica (J F Gmel.) Pers., Palmae). Journal of Botany. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-13.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-490674
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-490674