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Alsmithia

1 species. This palm is found in moist, shady forests of Fiji. It is uncommon in cultivation, but has been grown successfully as a greenhouse plant at Fairchild.


Fairchild resources
3 images 3 Herbarium sheets 1 DNA sample
 

Conservation status
SpeciesStatusRedlist dataCriteria
Alsmithia longipes Endangered EN A1c 1994
Source: IUCN 2004. 2004 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. <www.iucnredlist.org>. Downloaded on 24-Aug-05.

  Horticulture
Cultivation in S. Florida Has not been evaluated Size Small
Light requirements Moderate Water requirements High
Hardiness Unknown Elevation Medium
Soil pH Low (acidic) Hybridization Not reported
Lethal yellowing Not known to be susceptible Availability Low