Hydriastele wendlandiana
Hydriastele wendlandiana (F.Muell.) H.Wendl. & Drude
Hydriastele wendlandiana, known as Wendland's palm, cat o' nine tails, creek palm, or kentia palm, is a tall, multi-stemmed tree in the Arecaceae family. It is native to New Guinea and the Australian states of Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Description
Hydriastele wendlandiana is a species in the palm family Arecaceae, characterized by its tall, multi-stemmed growth form. It is found in New Guinea and in the Australian states of Queensland and the Northern Territory. The species was first described in 1875. Common names for this palm include Wendland's palm, cat o' nine tails, creek palm, and kentia palm.
Distribution
Global · New Guinea · Northern Territory · Queensland
Synonyms
Hydriastele beccarianaHydriastele carriiHydriastele douglasianaHydriastele geelvinkianaHydriastele lepidotaHydriastele microspadixHydriastele rostrataKentia microspadixKentia wendlandianaNenga geelvinkianaPtychosperma beccarianumHydriastele wendlandiana var. microcarpaAdelonenga geelvinkianaAdelonenga microspadix
