Two species of the family Palmae: Euterpe edulis Mart, (palmiteiro) and Geonoma schottiana Mart, (guaricanga), both potentially ornamental and threatened by extinction, are being studied for seed germination. Tests were undertaken in different environmental conditions (greenhouse and laboratory) and substrates (organic soil, sand, green sphagnum moss, dry, ground spahgnum and vermiculite). The effect of environmental conditions and substrates upon the germination of seeds was evaluated by the percentage germination and rate of germination (V.G.) percentages. The best substrate for the germination of Euterpe edulis Mart., in greenhouse was green sphagnum moss. Under controlled conditions (25ºC and 12 hours photoperiod), the best substrate for germination of both species investigated was vermiculite.
Seeds; Environments; Germination; Palms