Lembah Cocora, Lembah dengan Pohon Palma Tertinggi di Dunia(11pics)

abgsedapmalam · Post time 24-10-2013 09:01 AM

Kokora - the valley of unique trees

Voskonosnaya palm or Tseloksilon Andes - Colombia's national tree and the tallest tree in the world. This type of palm grows in large groups only in the high valley Kokora. These trees are unique in nature and are the hallmark of Colombia. Kokora Valley is located in the upper reaches of Quindio, at an altitude between 1800 and 2400 meters.

Lembah Cocora, Lembah dengan Pohon Palem Tertinggi di DuniaQuindio - 'Palma de Cera' alias Wax Palms adalah pohon nasional Kolombia, sekaligus jenis palem tertinggi di dunia. Wisatawan bisa merasakan berdiri diantara ratusan palem tertinggi ini di Lembah Cocora.

Dinamakan 'wax palms' karena batang pohon ini dilumuri lilin. Pohon palem ini bisa tumbuh sampai 50 meter, menjulang ke langit. Ada satu tempat untuk melihat ratusan 'wax palms' sekaligus, yakni di Lembah Cocora.

Dari Amusing Planet, Jumat (19/7/2013), Lembah Cocora berlokasi di wilayah Quindio. Letaknya di barat laut Kolombia, ketinggian 1.800-2.400 mdpl. Lembah ini persis berada di bantaran Quindio River.

Lembah Cocora adalah gerbang masuk Los Nevados National Park. Taman Nasional ini membentang seluas 60 ribu kilometer persegi, menempati 4 wilayah berbeda di Kolombia. Karena letaknya yang tinggi, Lembah Cocora seringkali diselimuti kabut.

Itulah mengapa berada di Lembah Cocora bagaikan masuk ke negeri lain. Pohon-pohon palem menjulang tinggi, berjarak satu sama lain. Lanskap hijau membentang di depan mata, membentuk kontur perbukitan, tertutup oleh kabut tebal. Udara di sini juga sangat dingin, wisatawan harus membawa jaket dan syal tebal.

'Wax palms' bisa hidup hingga 120 tahun. Daunnya hijau tua, batangnya berwarna abu-abu cerah dan dilapisi lilin. Dulu sebelum ada listrik, lilin ini biasa digunakan masyarakat setempat untuk membuat sabun dan lilin. Bagian luar batang pohon ini digunakan untuk pondasi rumah. Buahnya jadi makanan babi dan ternak.

Ada tradisi yang berlangsung di sini selama berabad-abad. Dulu, umat Kristen sering memotong ujung pohon palem untuk merayakan Palm Sunday. Namun akhirnya tahun 1985, pemerintah Kolombia melarang pemotongan pohon palem. Sejak itu, wisatawan bisa melihat dan menyentuh pohon-pohon ini di Lembah Cocora.

The valley is also the so-called entrance to the national park "Los Nevados" which is located on the territories of the four departments of Colombia (Tolima, Caldas, Quindio and Risaralda) and covers an area of 60 km2. Valley is situated at a high altitude, which is why it is almost always covered with clouds. Tall palm trees, piercing the clouds are spectacular, and even slightly surreal look. Voskonosnye palm trees grow up to 50 meters and live for about 120 years. leaves are dark green with a grayish tinge, trunk cylindrical, smooth, pale and covered with wax. Prior to the invention of electricity , palm wax is used in the manufacture of soaps and candles. outer part of the trunk is used for building houses and water systems. fruits served as food for cattle and pigs. centuries, Christians have cut the leaves from palm trees to celebrate Palm Sunday. They used the leaves to make a lush bouquet to celebrate the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. Uncontrolled felling of trees by local residents led to the fact that the Colombian government was forced to take steps to preserve the remaining trees. Since 1985, the decree designed by the Catholic Church and the government of Colombia, is prohibited felling of trees under threat of a fine. And saved the trees still grow in the valley Kokora where they can see and touch.