Licuala peekelii
Licuala (lik-oo-AH-lah) peekelii (pee-kehl'-ee) | |||||||
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Habitat and Distribution
Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) Rainforests.Description
Culture
Tropical Moist Forest, Cold Hardiness Zone: 10b
Comments and Curiosities
A little-known, mid-sized species from rainforests on the Bismarck Archipelago (Papua New Guinea) that grows a solitary stem and a spreading crown of circular leaves with few, wide segments. Great for the understory in the tropical garden. (RPS.com)
External Links
References
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.