Chambeyronia macrocarpa
COMMON NAME | Flame Thrower Palm |
TYPE | Palm |
FAMILY | Arecaceae |
NOTES | A solitary palm to
about 20-25 ft, with a spectacular, bright red new leaf, which stays red for
up to 10 days. The national tree of New Caledonia. |
GEOGRAPHIC REGION | Endemic to New Caledonia |
NATIVE HABITAT | Chambeyronia
macrocarpa shows no preference for soil type and occurs in humid forest from
10-800 m asl. |
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