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Ptychosperma nicolai

Ptychosperma nicolai (Sander ex André) Burret
Ptychosperma nicolai
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Ptychosperma nicolai is a species in the Arecaceae family, native to New Guinea. It can reach a height of 8 meters and produces red fruit.

Description

Ptychosperma nicolai (Sander ex André) Burret belongs to the Arecaceae family and is found exclusively in New Guinea. This palm species can grow up to 8 meters tall and is characterized by its red fruit. The species was first described in 1928.

Distribution

New Guinea

Synonyms

Ptychosperma macrocerumRomanovia nicolaiActinophloeus nicolaiRomanovia nicolai

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