Hyphaene guineensis

Matebeira

Countries Of Origin: Angola, Cameroon, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ghana, Liberia, Zaire

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About Hyphaene guineensis

This is a solitary, usually unbranched fan palm with an erect stem, though some plants may appear as two or three stems arising from the same seed. The crown is composed of stiff, costapalmate leaves with a strongly recurved costa, giving the palm a bold, architectural look distinct from rainforest fan palms. The foliage is green to dark green-bluish, and the petioles are armed with robust black spines, reinforcing its rugged appearance in exposed coastal habitats. Its inflorescences are interfoliar, and the species is dioecious, with male and female flowers borne on separate plants. The fruits are typically pear-shaped to obovate, often somewhat flattened at the apex, and ripen from green to red-brown. This palm is notable for being predominantly single-stemmed and only very rarely branched.

Climate Zone 9b
Min Temp (F/C) 25 to 30 F / -4 to -1 C
Leaf Type Costapalmate
Height 33 Ft / 10 M
Growth Rate Slow to Moderate
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Habit Solitary
Soil pH 7.0-8.0 (Neutral to alkaline)
Soil Type Rocky / Limestone

Cultivation Tips

Select a warm tropical to subtropical spot in the garden where it can receive abundant sun and excellent drainage. Young plants likely benefit from some protection while establishing, but mature specimens are adapted to exposed conditions. It prefers sandy or sandy-loam soils with access to consistent subsurface moisture, rather than permanently wet ground. Water regularly during establishment, then maintain moderate moisture without keeping the root zone waterlogged. Feed during the growing season with a balanced palm fertilizer, especially where soils are lean or sandy.

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