Difference between revisions of "Cyphokentia cerifera"
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==Habitat and Distribution== | ==Habitat and Distribution== | ||
| − | + | ''Cyphokentia cerifera'' is 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). | |
| + | [[Image:CypMac2.jpg|thumb|left|450px|On Left - Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.]] | ||
==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. Editing by edric. | 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 Zone | + | Very slow growing. Reportedly very difficult to germinate. Hardiness: USDA Zone: 10a |
==Comments and Curiosities== | ==Comments and Curiosities== | ||
| − | "Very rare, slow growing monotypic genus from New Caledonia...has a wonderfully white powdery crownshaft with red-orange beneath, and markedly recurved pinnate leaves (solitary palm). No experience with it in California, but if they grow any slower than they do in the tropics, it will be generations before anyone finds out. Reportedly very difficult to even germinate." (Geoff Stein 2007) | + | "Very rare, slow growing monotypic genus from New Caledonia...has a wonderfully white powdery crownshaft with red-orange beneath, and markedly recurved pinnate leaves (solitary palm). No experience with it in California, but if they grow any slower than they do in the tropics, it will be generations before anyone finds out. Reportedly very difficult to even germinate." (Geoff Stein 2007) |
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | *[http://eunops.org/content/glossary-palm-terms Glossary of Palm Terms] | ||
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Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric. | ||
| − | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos | + | Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos. |
| − | Special thanks to [http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 Palmweb.org], Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos | + | Special thanks to [http://palmweb.org/?q=node/2 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). | 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). | ||
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image:9865f2c6-b4c6-4442-ad44-c38c2856c547z.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. | image:9865f2c6-b4c6-4442-ad44-c38c2856c547z.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb. | ||
image:De72fcb7-2132-431a-a72e-75d304eb27bbz.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud/Palmweb. | image:De72fcb7-2132-431a-a72e-75d304eb27bbz.jpg|Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud/Palmweb. | ||
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Contents
Habitat and Distribution
Cyphokentia cerifera is 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 Zone: 10a
Comments and Curiosities
"Very rare, slow growing monotypic genus from New Caledonia...has a wonderfully white powdery crownshaft with red-orange beneath, and markedly recurved pinnate leaves (solitary palm). No experience with it in California, but if they grow any slower than they do in the tropics, it will be generations before anyone finds out. Reportedly very difficult to even germinate." (Geoff Stein 2007)
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
- "Just To Be Clear"
- http://nzpalmandcycad.com/?pg=96
- http://southeastgarden.com/new-caledonia.html
- New Caledonia photos in habitat.
References
All information translated from the French, edric.
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).
- IMAGE GALLERY
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud/Palmweb.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. Jean-Christophe Pintaud/Palmweb.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Col d'Amos, New Caledonia. Photo by Dr. William J. Baker, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew/Palmweb.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
On Left - Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
Floribunda Palms, Hawaii.
2013, Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. Photo by Jeff Marcus, edric.
2013, Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. Photo by Jeff Marcus, edric.
Suchin Marcus giving scale, 2013, Floribunda Palms, Hawaii. Photo by Jeff Marcus, edric.
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 Dr. 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.
