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Location:: Mé Ori, New Caledonia.

Basselinia vestita
Mé Ori, New Caledonia.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Basselinia Species: vestita
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Oceania
Morphology
Habit: Solitary Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Distribution in New Caledonia This species is known only to the central part of the mainland, the Mé Ori. Habitat: In undergrowth of dense forest. Substrate: On ground more or less profound areas of ultramafic substrate.

Description

Small palm tree with tufted stems repeated, high of 0.5 to 5 m. Leaves 3 to 4 long less than 20 cm, 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.

Culture

Curiosities

External Links

• http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
• http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html

References

Special note: All information, translated from the French, edric. Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.