Palms   Hydriastele microcarpum

Common Names: Unknown Distribution & Habitat: Native to the Moluccan Islands of Maluku and Ceram in Eastern Indonesia. Description: Clustering stems with long pinnate leaves to about 8m tall. Mature fruit is red. General: Fruit is used as a betel nut substitute. Culture: Requires a moist sheltered position in the tropics.

Figure 1. H. microcarpum

Figure 2. H. microcarpum

Contributed by:

Luke Nancarrow (Text and Figure 1&2)

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