Palms   Ptychosperma burretianum

Distribution & Habitat: New Guinea rainforest. Description: A very attractive, small to medium sized clustering palm, with slender stems to about 5m tall. It has fishtail shaped leaflets, and the emergent leaves are dark red. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist. Prefers warm sub-tropical or tropical conditions. A popular plant with palm collectors.	Figure 1. P. burretianum showing the fishtail shaped leaflets.
Figure 2. P. burretianum inflorescence.

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Luke Nancarrow (Figure 1&2)

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