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Ptychosperma macarthurii
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Family:
ARECACEAE/PALMAE
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Citation: Ptychosperma macarthurii (H.Wendl. ex H.J.Veitch) H.Wendl. ex Hook.f., Rep. Progr. Condition Roy. Bot. Gard. Kew 1882: 55. 1884.
Kentia macarthurii H.Wendl. ex H.J.Veitch, Cat. Pl. 1879: 26. 1879.
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Description:
Clustering, pinnate leaved, palm. Stem slender, green, lower portion of the stem light brown in colour. Mature stem 5-7 m long and 6-8 cm in diam. Leaves 7-8 in number per crown; leaflets bright green on the upper side & dull green lower, 60 x 5-8 cm, praemorsed at the apex, terminal leaflets broad and jointed. Inflorescence is interfoliar, flower branches pale yellow. Stamens 26-40. Ripe fruits ovoid, yellow to bright red, 1-1.5 cm long and have remnants of the stigma at the apex. Seeds deeply (3-) 6-grooved with homogeneous endosperm.
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Habit:
Tree
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Flowering & Fruiting:
Throughout the year
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District(s):
All Districts
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Medicinal:
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Habitat:
Grown as garden plant
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Distribution:
Native of Australia and New Guinea
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Aquatic:
No
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Epiphyte(s):
No
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Saprophyte:
No
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Stem parasite:
No
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Root parasite:
No
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Flower colour(s):
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Weed:
No
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Monocot/Dicot:
Monocotyledonous Plants
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Exotic:
Yes
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Garden:
Yes
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Edible:
No
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Vegetable:
No
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Endemic to:
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