Palms   Balaka sp. 'Natewa'

Distribution & Habitat: Fijian rainforest. Description: A small to medium sized solitary palm with large, almost entire leaves. Cultivation: Warm, sheltered and moist.

Figure 1. Young B. sp 'Natewa' in habitat, Fiji.

Figure 2. B. sp 'Natewa' in habitat, Fiji.

Figure 3. B. sp 'Natewa' in habitat, Fiji.

Contributed by:

Jim Valentine (Figure 1,2&3)