Veitchia vitiensis
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Synonymy:
V. smithii
Distribution & Habitat:
Found in rainforest on the Fijian Islands of Viti Levu, Kandavu, and Ovalau.
Description:
A slender, tall palm to about 15 m., with long arching fronds, and widely spaced leaflets.
General:
Not very commonly grown.
Culture:
Warm, sheltered and moist.
Reference:
Palms Throughout The World, David Jones.
Contributed by:
Rolf Kyburz
External Links:
Kew, PalmWeb, eMonocot, JSTOR, Trebrown
Google, GoogleImages, Flickr, PalmTalk