| Socratea exorrhiza | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Socratea |
| Species: | S. exorrhiza
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| Binomial name | |
| Socratea exorrhiza | |
Socratea exorrhiza, the walking palm or cashapona, is a palm native to rainforests in tropical Central and South America. It can grow to 25 metres in height, with a stem diameter of up to 16 cm,[1] but is more typically 15–20 m tall and 12 cm in diameter.[2] It has unusual stilt roots, the function of which has been debated. Many species of epiphyte have been found growing on the palms. The palm is pollinated by beetles, and various organisms eat its seeds or seedlings.
- ^ Zotz, G.; Vollrath, B. (2003). "The epiphyte vegetation of the palm Socratea exorrhiza - correlations with tree size, tree age and bryophyte cover" (PDF). Journal of Tropical Ecology. 19: 81–90. doi:10.1017/S0266467403003092. S2CID 56431960. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-08-27.
- ^ Balick, Michael J. (Summer 1985). "The indigenous palm flora of 'Las Gaviotas' Colombia, including observations on local names and uses" (PDF). Botanical Museum Leaflets. 30 (3). Harvard University: 10,27.