"Phenakospermum" is a monotypic genus in the family Strelitziaceae. Only one species is recognized, "Phenakospermum guyannense", native to Suriname, French Guiana and the eastern Amazon River basin. This plant grows to over 10 m in height but can be felled with a single blow with a machete.
Similar species: Gingers, Bananas, Etc.
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Uploaded Nov 22, 2022. Captured Nov 3, 2022 17:32.
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"This plant grows to over 10 m in height but can be felled with a single blow with a machete." Posted 2 years ago