Hydriastele longispatha
(Becc.) W. J. Baker & Loo
Elegant nymph palm
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What to Eat
Edible parts: ?
Where to Find It
It is a tropical plant. It grows in low altitude rainforest. It grows between 500-1,450 m above sea level.
Papua New Guinea, PNG,
Countries: Papua New Guinea
How to Identify
A palm. It grows 35 m tall. There are 15-17 leaves in the crown. The stem is 15-30 cm across. The leaves are 25-36 m long.
Other Uses
The trunk is used in house construction, especially for flooring.
Names & Synonyms
Gulubia brassii BurretGulubia crenata Becc.Gulubia longispatha Becc.Gulubia obscura Becc.
References (2)
- Palmpedia
- World Checklist of Useful Plant Species 2020. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
