Cyphosperma trichospadix

<google>CH02</google>

Floribunda Palms, Hawaii

Cyphosperma trichospadix
Help to make this reference box better by uploading a representative photo of this palm.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Cyphosperma Species: trichospadix
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

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.

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.

Culture

This palm is not known in cultivation, but may do well in tropical regions. It will require a lot of water, fair drainage, and filtered light.

Curiosities

Cyphosperma trichospadix, (trichospadix being derived from the Greek words for "hair" and "spadix," an allusion to the hirsute spathe of the inflorescence)

External Links

• http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
• http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html

References

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

• IMAGE GALLERY
• 

  Floribunda Palms, Hawaii

• 

  Floribunda Palms, Hawaii

• 

  Floribunda Palms, Hawaii

• 

  Hawaii

• 

  FIJI: Taveuni, April, 1964.

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.

Back to Palm Encyclopedia