Basselinia eriostachys
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Distribution & Habitat:[edit]
This is an under-story plant of New Caledonia, from the north-east of Grande Terre (Touho - Ignambi) at between 800m to 1600m elevation.
Description:[edit]
It is a small, elegant clustering palm with 5-8 stems. Very similar in appearance to Basselinia gracilis.
Cultivation:[edit]
A warm sheltered position with moist, but well drained soil.
Contributed by:[edit]
Ian Edwards (Figure 1)