Thrives in a tropical climate with non-extreme temperatures and prefers lower altitudes.
Common Name: Vegetable Ivory Palm
Metroxylon amicarum, also known as Caroline ivory nut palm, is a non-hardy tropical palm that belongs to the grouping of other utility plants. It is characterized by its production of ivory-like nuts, which are often referred to as vegetable ivory.
Metroxylon amicarum
Country of origin: Caroline Island
Other information: - The Caroline ivory nut palm, also known as Metroxylon amicarum, is native to Caroline Island. - It is a non-hardy tropical palm. - The palm produces a nut that resembles ivory and is often referred to as vegetable ivory. - The nut has various uses, including in the production of handicrafts and buttons. - The Caroline ivory nut palm falls under the category of other utility plants.
- Well-drained soil - Moist soil - Rich soil - Sandy soil - Loamy soil
Caroline Island: non - hardy tropical palm. Produces ivory - like nut (vegetable ivory).