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Hedyscepe canterburyana

Big Mountain Palm, Canterbury Umbrella Palm
Other regional names: Canterburyana Palm +1 more
  • Canterburyana Palm
  • Umbrella Palm
Also known as: Kentia canterburyana C.Moore & F.Muell. +2 more
  • Kentia canterburyana C.Moore & F.Muell.
  • Veitchia canterburyana (C.Moore & F.Muell.) H.Wendl.
  • Veitchia canterburyana (C.Moore & F.Muell.) H.Wendl. ex Anon., 1872
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Arecaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.

Naturally occurring in Australasia, Hedyscepe canterburyana (commonly known as Big Mountain Palm or Canterbury Umbrella Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Norfolk Is.

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