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Pritchardia thurstoni

Family Name: Arecaceae (Palmae)
Common Name: Thurston Palm

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Classifications and Characteristics

Plant Growth Form Palm (Solitary Habit)

Biogeography

Native Distribution Fiji

Landscaping Features

Landscape Uses Suitable for Roadsides

Plant Care and Propagation

Light Preference Full Sun
Water Preference Moderate Water
Plant Growth Rate Moderate

Foliar

Mature Foliage Colour(s) Green
Foliar Shape(s) Palm Fronds (Fan / Costapalmate)
Leaf Area Index (LAI) for Green Plot Ratio 2.5 (Palm - Solitary)

Non - Foliar and Storage

Trunk Type (Palm) Solitary Habit, Aboveground

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Master ID 1379
Species ID 2672
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Species record last updated on: 10 December 2021.

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