Basselinia deplanchei
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Hillsides and mountain slopes of east central and south New Caledonia, This species occurs in the southern part of Grande Terre. In both light shade and full sun positions. In the forest more or less open terrain, and in the bush. Substrate: On ground more or less eroded or rocky substrate ultramafic.
Description
Clustering (usually), solitary or even branched emergant palm to about 8 m.
Culture
Very difficult to grow out of its native habitat, and also very slow.
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
- http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html
- New Caledonia photos in habitat.
References
All information, translated from the French, edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
