Difference between revisions of "Cyphosperma trichospadix"
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| − | ''Cyphosperma trichospadix'' is endemic to Fiji. Thrives in rainy, cloudy, mountains and forests, at elevations ranging from to 2,000 to 4,000 feet (610 to 1,200 m.), on Taveuni and Vanua Levu. | + | ''Cyphosperma trichospadix'' is endemic to Fiji. Thrives in rainy, cloudy, mountains and [[image:032.Cyphosperma_trichospadixz.jpg|thumb|left|400px|On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine.]]forests, at elevations ranging from to 2,000 to 4,000 feet (610 to 1,200 m.), on Taveuni and Vanua Levu. |
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
This is an understory palm. A medium size palm, growing to about 7 meters (23 feet), with a trunk thickness of 8 cm. Crown holding 7 to 10 fronds, 2 to 2.5 meters long, pinnae 0.60 m. Fruits are oval, and no more than 2 cm. long, a pale yellow when ripe. Editing by edric. | This is an understory palm. A medium size palm, growing to about 7 meters (23 feet), with a trunk thickness of 8 cm. Crown holding 7 to 10 fronds, 2 to 2.5 meters long, pinnae 0.60 m. Fruits are oval, and no more than 2 cm. long, a pale yellow when ripe. Editing by edric. | ||
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| − | image:032.Cyphosperma_trichospadixz.jpg|On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine | + | image:032.Cyphosperma_trichospadixz.jpg|On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine. |
| − | image:033.Cypho_tri_inflorescence.jpg|On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine | + | image:033.Cypho_tri_inflorescence.jpg|On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine. |
| − | image:034.Cyphosperma_tri_seedling_600m.jpg|At 600 meters elevation. On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine | + | image:034.Cyphosperma_tri_seedling_600m.jpg|At 600 meters elevation. On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine. |
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Cyphosperma trichospadix is endemic to Fiji. Thrives in rainy, cloudy, mountains and
Description
This is an understory palm. A medium size palm, growing to about 7 meters (23 feet), with a trunk thickness of 8 cm. Crown holding 7 to 10 fronds, 2 to 2.5 meters long, pinnae 0.60 m. Fruits are oval, and no more than 2 cm. long, a pale yellow when ripe. Editing by edric.
Culture
This palm is rare in cultivation, but may do well in tropical regions. It will require a lot of water, fair drainage, and filtered light.
Comments and Curiosities
Cyphosperma trichospadix, (trichospadix being derived from the Greek words for "hair" and "spadix," an allusion to the hirsute spathe of the inflorescence)
- IMAGE GALLERY
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Jeff Marcus for scale. Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
FIJI: Taveuni, April, 1964.
On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine.
On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine.
At 600 meters elevation. On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine.
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
- http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html
- New Caledonia photos in habitat.
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
