Ptychosperma furcatum

Ptychosperma (ty-koh-SPEHR-mah) furcatum (foor-KAH-tuhm)
Mt. Warning Caldera, Nth. NSW, Australia. Photo by Pete.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Ptychosperma (ty-koh-SPEHR-mah) Species: furcatum (foor-KAH-tuhm)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: Clustering & solitary Leaf type: Palmate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Native to Papua, New Guinea where it grows

Mt. Warning Caldera, Nth. NSW, Australia. Photo by Pete.

in lowland rainforests.

Description

This species may be clustering or a single trunked palm. The slender stems grow up to 15 feet tall and are 1 to 2 inches in diameter. Wedged-shape leaflets may be up to 18 inches long. After flowering the fruits turn from green to orange to red. It is quite rare in cultivation. This medium-sized palm can be grown in a container or planted in a shady, moist location. (Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden) Editing by edric.

Comments and Curiosities

A very slender, clustering or sometimes solitary palm native to lowland rainforests in Papua New Guinea. It is easy and fast growing and prefers tropical conditions. (RPS.com)