Kentiopsis magnifica
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Habitat and Distribution
Kentiopsis magnifica occurs in an area of 10 x 1-4km along Col d'Amos and the Pam Penninsula ridge at the north end of New Caledonia where it grows in dense populations at 300-600m elevation
Ecology
Kentiopsis magnifica is an emergent tree in remnant rain forest on schists in many small, close but mostly seperate valleys. Associated palms include Basselinia gracilis, Cyphophoenix elegans, and Cyphokentia cerifera
Culture
Anthesis occurs from March through June; fruits mature from December through March
Curiosities
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