Any palm experts?

Discussion in 'Plants: Identification' started by davallia, Nov 20, 2011.

  1. davallia

    davallia Active Member

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    The attached is in the New Caledonia section of RBG; have been trying to match and came up with Chambeyronia macrocarpa; but so don't know palms. The fruits came and went before photo op.
     

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    saltcedar Rising Contributor 10 Years

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    Have you already ruled out Rhopalostylis?
     
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    I agree it looks very like Rhopalostylis sapida, the flowers also. The only similar looking New Caledonian palm I can think of is Kentiopsis oliviformis, but can't locate a shot of its flowers for comparison.
     
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    Thank you both so much. I hadn't ruled out anything - just a wild guess. Your thoughts are very much appreciated.
     
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