PACSOA - Hydriastele pinangoides

Palms

Hydriastele pinangoides

Synonymy:
Gronophyllum pinangoides
Habitat:
A small understory palm from the rainforests of north-western New Guinea.
Description:
A small clumping palm, with large triangular, ruffled leaves, the new ones of which are a very attractive red colour.
Culture:
Likes it sheltered, shady, and warm.

Figure 1. H. pinangoides

Figure 2. H. pinangoides

Contributed by: Colin Wilson (Figure 1)
Ian Edwards (Figure 2)

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Contributed by:	Colin Wilson (Figure 1)
	Ian Edwards (Figure 2)