Palms   Balaka seemannii

Synonymy: Ptychosperma seemannii , B. gracilis , and B. cuneata Common Names: Unknown Distribution: The islands of Vanua Levu, and Taveuni, Fiji. Habitat: Rainforest. Description: A tallish (to 10m) thin solitary palm, with a sparse crown of between 5 and 7 leaves, with jagged, wedge shaped leaflets. General: An attractive palm, very popular with collectors. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist, but well drained soil.

Figure 1. B. seemannii

Figure 2. B. seemannii leaf detail, showing the jagged edge.

Contributed by:

Colin Wilson (Figures 1&2)

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