Heterospathe trispatha

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Figure 1. H. trispatha

Distribution & Habitat:

Origin uncertain, it is cultivated in Thailand and could be native to the Phillipines.

Description:

Medium sized clustering palm. Orange new leaves.

General:

Rare.

Culture:

Best in a protected well watered area and excellent as a potted specimen.

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow
(Text & Figure 1)

External Links:

Kew, PalmWeb, eMonocot, JSTOR, Trebrown

Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk