Basselinia vestita
Basselinia) (bas-seh-lin-EE-ah) vestita (vehs-TEET-ah) | |||||||
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Mé Ori, New Caledonia. | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Basselinia vestita is found in New Caledonia, and known only to the central part of the mainland, the Mé Ori. In undergrowth of dense forest. Substrate: On ground more or less comprised of ultramafic substrate.Description
Small palm tree with tufted stems repeated, high of 0.5 to 5 m. Leaves 3 to 4 per crown, less than 20 cm long, with 1-2 pinnae on each side, more or less divided, dark green above, densely covered with peltate scales brown and membranous, with a petiole less than 1 cm long; sheath along an average of 15-16 cm, scaly red-orange or dark outside, pale yellow within. Phenology (flower): 4 to 5 leaves below inflorescence, long 20 - 25 cm, erect and radiant with about 12 branches, more or less covered with blackish scales and brilliant.Fruits: Spherical fruits less than 1cm in diameter., Black when ripe. (From the French). Editing by edric.
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
- http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html
- New Caledonia photos in habitat.
References
All information, translated from the French, edric.
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.