Difference between revisions of "Cyphokentia cerifera"
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Endemic to New Caledonia, This species is found on the northeast side of the mainland. In rain forests. Substratum: In areas consisting primarily, of deep sedimentary substrate, (shale or mica). | Endemic to New Caledonia, This species is found on the northeast side of the mainland. In rain forests. Substratum: In areas consisting primarily, of deep sedimentary substrate, (shale or mica). | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Hight: up to 20 m. with a trunk diameter of 18 cm., crownshaft at maturity, first orange, then turning reddish brown, then covered by a powdery white, waxy coating, with reddish orange beneath. Crown holds between 8 to 10, markedly recurved pinnate leaves, 1 to 1.80 m. long, with a petiole 10-22 cm. long, covered with green and brown scales; sheath from 50 to 95 cm. long, orange or pink to lilac, and covered with a white wax outside, orange inside. Inflorescences arise under leaves, virtually splitting the base of the crownshaft, 1 x 1.5 m. long, a green, or greenish orange color, rather murky, branched and spreading, pendulous after anthesis. Fruit is thick, globose, 11-13 x 12-14 mm., red to black when ripe, seeds 6 x 8 x 6 mm. | + | Hight: up to 20 m. with a trunk diameter of 18 cm., crownshaft at maturity, first orange, then turning reddish brown, then covered by a powdery white, waxy coating, with reddish orange beneath. Crown holds between 8 to 10, markedly recurved pinnate leaves, 1 to 1.80 m. long, with a petiole 10-22 cm. long, covered with green and brown scales; sheath from 50 to 95 cm. long, orange or pink to lilac, and covered with a white wax outside, orange inside. Inflorescences arise under leaves, virtually splitting the base of the crownshaft, 1 x 1.5 m. long, a green, or greenish orange color, rather murky, branched and spreading, pendulous after anthesis. Fruit is thick, globose, 11-13 x 12-14 mm., red to black when ripe, seeds 6 x 8 x 6 mm. Editing by edric. |
==Culture== | ==Culture== | ||
Very slow growing. Reportedly very difficult to germinate. Hardiness: USDA zones, 10A-11. | Very slow growing. Reportedly very difficult to germinate. Hardiness: USDA zones, 10A-11. | ||
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*[http://www.flickriver.com/photos/morabeza79/sets/72157594455840082/ New Caledonia photos in habitat.] | *[http://www.flickriver.com/photos/morabeza79/sets/72157594455840082/ New Caledonia photos in habitat.] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| − | + | All information translated from the French, edric. | |
| − | <center><gallery caption="IMAGE GALLERY" perrow=" | + | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric. |
| − | Image:CypCer1.jpg|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii | + | |
| − | Image:CypMac2.jpg|On Left - Floribunda Palms, Hawaii | + | Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric. |
| − | Image:CypCer2.jpg|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii | + | |
| − | Image:P1010862.JPG|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii | + | <center><gallery caption="IMAGE GALLERY" perrow="4" widths="200px" heights="200px"> |
| + | image:9865f2c6-b4c6-4442-ad44-c38c2856c547.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric. | ||
| + | image:De72fcb7-2132-431a-a72e-75d304eb27bb.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud, edric. | ||
| + | image:D72c685c-2056-4c5a-92cf-6c3e61451ced.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud, edric. | ||
| + | image:4e64778b-6495-489d-a7f9-95e845f41f62.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric. | ||
| + | image:78d96d81-59d5-4e7f-8e80-9163307179df.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric. | ||
| + | image:0504a7f4-1b99-41e8-8b8c-6a0d0e689d3b.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric. | ||
| + | Image:CypCer1.jpg|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. | ||
| + | Image:CypMac2.jpg|On Left - Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. | ||
| + | Image:CypCer2.jpg|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. | ||
| + | Image:P1010862.JPG|Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. | ||
image:Cyphoc0001.jpg | image:Cyphoc0001.jpg | ||
image:Cyphoc0002.jpg | image:Cyphoc0002.jpg | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Endemic to New Caledonia, This species is found on the northeast side of the mainland. In rain forests. Substratum: In areas consisting primarily, of deep sedimentary substrate, (shale or mica).
Description
Hight: up to 20 m. with a trunk diameter of 18 cm., crownshaft at maturity, first orange, then turning reddish brown, then covered by a powdery white, waxy coating, with reddish orange beneath. Crown holds between 8 to 10, markedly recurved pinnate leaves, 1 to 1.80 m. long, with a petiole 10-22 cm. long, covered with green and brown scales; sheath from 50 to 95 cm. long, orange or pink to lilac, and covered with a white wax outside, orange inside. Inflorescences arise under leaves, virtually splitting the base of the crownshaft, 1 x 1.5 m. long, a green, or greenish orange color, rather murky, branched and spreading, pendulous after anthesis. Fruit is thick, globose, 11-13 x 12-14 mm., red to black when ripe, seeds 6 x 8 x 6 mm. Editing by edric.
Culture
Very slow growing. Reportedly very difficult to germinate. Hardiness: USDA zones, 10A-11.
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
- http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html
- New Caledonia photos in habitat.
References
All information translated from the French, edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Special thanks to Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos, edric.
- IMAGE GALLERY
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud, edric.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud, edric.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, edric.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
On Left - Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Touho, New Caledonia.
Location: Touho, New Caledonia.
Location: Touho, New Caledonia.
Location: Touho, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia.
Location: Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Scott Zona, edric.
Location: Mt Panié, New Caledonia.
Photo by pete, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, edric.
Photo by pete, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, edric.
Photo by pete, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, edric.
Photo by pete, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, edric.
Photo by pete, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, edric.
C. cerifera left, C. macrostachya right, Mt. Warning Caldera, NSW, 05/2011, photo by Pete, edric.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii, photo by BGL, edric.
New Caledonia, photo by Ben, edric.
New Caledonia, photo by Ben, edric.
New Caledonia, photo by Ben, edric.
New Caledonia, photo by Ben, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
