Cyphosperma trichospadix
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Cyphosperma trichospadix (trichospadix being derived from the Greek words for "hair" and "spadix," an allusion to the hirsute spathe of the inflorescence) is a species of evergreen flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is endemic to Fiji, currently threatened by habitat loss, and thus extremely rare in cultivation.
Habitat
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Physical characteristics
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References
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- Lee Riffle, Robert, and Paul Craft. The Tropical Look, An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms. Portland: Timber Press, 2003. The Tropical Look, An Encyclopedia of Cultivated Palms, pages 318-319
- The Palm and Cycad Societies of Australia. 31 Oct. 2008. PACSOA. 12 July 2009. [1] [2]