Chambeyronia macrocarpa var. 'hookeri'

Chambeyronia (kam-beh-ROH-nee-ah) macrocarpa (mak-roh-KAR-pah) var. 'hookeri' (hook-EHR-ee)
Chambeyronea hookeri var. 'Watermelon' At Utopia Palms and Cycads, near Yandina and Coolum, Sunshine coast, Queensland, Australia. Photo by Daryl O'Connor.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Chambeyronia (kam-beh-ROH-nee-ah) Species: macrocarpa (mak-roh-KAR-pah) var. 'hookeri' (hook-EHR-ee)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
Yellow Flame Thrower Palm.

Habitat and Distribution

Chambeyronia macrocarpa var. 'hookeri' is found in New Caledonia.

Dennis Hundscheidt's Tropical Brisbane Garden, Australia. 'Hookeri' form in front and 'Watermelon' form in back. Photo by Daryl O'Connor.

Description

Same as for C. macrocarpa, including the gorgeous new red leaves. The distinguishing characteristic is the yellowish crownshaft and leaf petioles. The most notable difference in this much sought-after form, is its pale yellow colored crownshaft. It has thus been called the Yellow, or Blonde Flame Thrower. The seeds are easily told apart by their unique pattern of pale fibers. Editing by edric.

Culture

Despite its origin from tropical New Caledonia, it is surprisingly easy to grow, doing well in the tropics as well as in all warm temperate climates that do not experience more than an occasional freeze. Same as for C. macrocarpa.