Palms   Drymophloeus oliviformis

Distribution & Habitat: Native to forests of New Guinea and the Moluccas. Description: It is a small-medium sized palm with a slim solitary trunk and broad wedge shaped leaflets. The flesh of the red mature fruits irritates the skin. Culture: In cultivation it requires shade and good drainage and needs to be well watered. Requires tropical or warm sub-tropical conditions.

Figure 1. D. oliviformis infructescence

Figure 2. D. oliviformis leaf close-up

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1&2)

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