Ponapea hentyi
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Synonymy:[edit]
Ptychosperma hentyi
Distribution & Habitat:[edit]
Native to New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Grows near waterways in wet forests.
Description:[edit]
Single stemmed palm, crown of arching leaves with broad triangular leaflets. The ripe fruits are red but seeds are not often available.
Culture:[edit]
Requires a warm, well watered shady or sunny position.
Contributed by:[edit]
Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)