Palms   Drymophloeus hentyi

Synonymy: Ptychosperma hentyi Common Names: Unknown Distribution & Habitat: Native to New Britain, Papua New Guinea. Grows near waterways in wet forests. Description: Single stemmed palm, crown of arching leaves with broad triangular leaflets. The ripe fruits are red but seeds are not often available. Culture: Requires a warm, well watered shady or sunny position.

Figure 1. D. hentyi

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1)

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