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===Synonymy:===
===Synonymy:===
''Ptychosperma hentyi''
''Ptychosperma hentyi''
===Common Names:===
Unknown<br/>


===Distribution & Habitat:===
===Distribution & Habitat:===
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===Contributed by: ===
===Contributed by: ===
Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)<br/>
Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)





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File:Ponapea hentyi.jpg
Figure 1. D. hentyi

Synonymy:

Ptychosperma hentyi

Distribution & Habitat:

Native to New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Grows near waterways in wet forests.

Description:

Single stemmed palm, crown of arching leaves with broad triangular leaflets. The ripe fruits are red but seeds are not often available.

Culture:

Requires a warm, well watered shady or sunny position.

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)


External Links:

Kew, PalmWeb, JSTOR, Trebrown

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