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==Comments and Curiosities==
 
==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)
 
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Image:CypTri3.jpg|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
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==External Links==
 
==External Links==
 
*[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms]
 
*[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms]
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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).
 
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).
  
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Revision as of 00:09, 1 November 2014

Cyphosperma
(sigh-foh-SPUHR-mah) trichospadix
(trigh-koh-SPAH-diks)
CypTri1.jpg
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cyphosperma
(sigh-foh-SPUHR-mah)
Species: trichospadix
(trigh-koh-SPAH-diks)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Oceania.gif
Morphology
Habit: Solitary
Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

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.

Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.

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.

  • Ad70f0z.jpg

  • On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine, edric.

  • On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine, edric.

  • At 600 meters elevation. On Taveuni Island, Fiji. Photo by Jim Valentine, edric.

External Links

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.

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