Veitchia spiralis
H. Wendl.
Kajewskia palm
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Summary
Source: WikipediaVeitchia spiralis is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is found only in Vanuatu. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description
A slender palm. It grows 20 m tall. The crownshaft is almost white. The leaves arch over.
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Edible Uses
The palm heart is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows up to 400 m above sea level.
Where It Grows
Futuna, North America, Pacific, USA, Vanuatu*,
Cultivation
It can grow from seed.
Synonyms
Kajewskia aneityensis Guillaumin
References (1)
- Lebot, V. & Sam, C., Green desert or ‘all you can eat’? How diverse and edible was the flora of Vanuatu before human introductions?. Terra australis 52 p 409 (As Kajewskia aneityensis)
