Alsmithia longipes

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Figure 1. A. longipes in habitat, north-east Teveuni, Fiji.

Distribution:

The Fijian Islands of Taveuni (the main population), and Vanu Levu.

Habitat:

On steep slopes in very wet rainforest (@10m of rain per year).

Description:

A small solitary feather palm, to about 4m high, creamy white fowers, and bright crimson seeds.

General:

Very closely related to Cyphosperma.

Culture:

Warm, sheltered and moist. Very tropical in its requirements.

 

Figure 2. A. longipes

 

Contributed by:

John Dowe (Figure 1) from Palms of the South-West Pacific
George Bennet (from Palms&Cycads No. 70) (Figure 2)