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[[File:Alsmithia longipes.jpg|frame|Figure 1. ''A. longipes'' in habitat, north-east Teveuni, Fiji.]]
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===Distribution:===
===Distribution:===
The Fijian Islands of Taveuni (the main population), and Vanu Levu.
The Fijian Islands of Taveuni (the main population), and Vanu Levu.
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===General:===
===General:===
Very closely related to
Very closely related to '''''Cyphosperma'''''.


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[[File:Alsmithia longipes02.jpg|frame|Figure 2. ''A. longipes'']]
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George Bennet (from '''Palms&Cycads No. 70''') (Figure 2)
George Bennet (from '''Palms&Cycads No. 70''') (Figure 2)


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Latest revision as of 13:21, 18 July 2024

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Figure 1. A. longipes in habitat, north-east Teveuni, Fiji.

Distribution:[edit]

The Fijian Islands of Taveuni (the main population), and Vanu Levu.

Habitat:[edit]

On steep slopes in very wet rainforest (@10m of rain per year).

Description:[edit]

A small solitary feather palm, to about 4m high, creamy white fowers, and bright crimson seeds.

General:[edit]

Very closely related to Cyphosperma.

Culture:[edit]

Warm, sheltered and moist. Very tropical in its requirements.

 
Figure 2. A. longipes
 

Contributed by:[edit]

John Dowe (Figure 1) from Palms of the South-West Pacific
George Bennet (from Palms&Cycads No. 70) (Figure 2)