Norfolk Island palm
Rhopalostylis baueri (Hook.f.) H.Wendl. & Drude
Rhopalostylis baueri is a palm species native to Norfolk Island and the Kermadec Islands. It is known locally on Norfolk Island as 'Norfolk Island palm' or 'niau', and in New Zealand as 'Kermadec nikau'.
Description
Rhopalostylis baueri, described in 1875, is a member of the Arecaceae family. It is found on Norfolk Island and the Kermadec Islands, with Norfolk Island serving as the type locality. The species is recognized by its distinct common names, including 'Norfolk Island palm' and 'niau' on Norfolk Island, and 'Kermadec nikau' in New Zealand for the Kermadec Islands population.
Other common names
Norfolk Island palm
Distribution
Kermadec Is. · Norfolk Is.
Synonyms
Kentia baueriKentia sapidaAreca baueriAreca sapidaRhopalostylis baueri var. cheesemaniiRhopalostylis cheesemaniiSeaforthia robustaEora baueriEora cheesemaniiEora sapidaEora ultima
