Editing Linospadix monostachyos (section)

===Distribution & Habitat:===
Mountainous rainforest in north-eastern New South Wales
and south-eastern Queensland.
It occurs in very wet areas of the ranges, in rainforest at
moderate altitudes ( up to 1200 metres). The wettest areas
would receive over 3,000 mm rainfall per year. They grow as
an understorey plant, and are usually found in dense shade,
never receiving any direct sunlight. In some locations there
would be 6-8 plants per square metre.
The microclimate in these positions is cool and humid due to
the deep shade provided by the canopy. Even in summer, the
temperature would not rise above 25 &#176; C. In winter the
temperature would not rise above 13-14 &#176; C. The minimums
would be down to 2 or 3 &#176; C in winter. Due to the abundant
vegetation, frosts would be extremely rare if not
non-existant. They grow alongside ''Archontophoenix cunninghamiana'',
and ''Calamus muelleri'' is nearby as well. The soil never
dries out, and is usually very rich with humus etc.
They grow all down the ranges to central New South Wales,
and at these more southern locations the temperatures would
be cooler. They are frequently cultivated in Sydney, but do
not experience any extremes of temperature. I have heard that
they will tolerate some frost. They don't like hot sun, and
to look at their best need good shade cover. In the
rainforest, their leaves are a deep green colour. In
semi-shade they change to mid green, and lose a lot of their
character.