Hydriastele longispatha
(Becc.) W. J. Baker & Loo
Elegant nymph palm
Arecaceae Edible: ?
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Description
A palm. It grows 35 m tall. There are 15-17 leaves in the crown. The stem is 15-30 cm across. The leaves are 25-36 m long.
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Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in low altitude rainforest. It grows between 500-1,450 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Other Uses
The trunk is used in house construction, especially for flooring.
Synonyms
Gulubia brassii BurretGulubia crenata Becc.Gulubia longispatha Becc.Gulubia obscura Becc.
References (2)
- Palmpedia
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
