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Cyrtostachys bakeri Heatubun
| Family Name: | Arecaceae (Palmae) |
Cyrtostachys bakeri is a palm with clustering habit. It naturally occurs in the forests of Papua New Guinea, and can reach up to 25 m tall with up to 3 – 7 stems.
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Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Palm |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic |
| Maximum Height | 25 m |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Papua New Guinea |
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| Native Habitat | Terrestrial |
| Preferred Climate Zone | Tropical |
| Local Conservation Status | Non-native |
Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | It is a palm with clustering habit. It can reach up to 25 m tall with up to 3 – 7 stems. |
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| Foliage | Leaves are large and feather-shaped. They can reach up to 4.5 m long. |
| Flowers | Flowers occur on a branched cluster and comprises of many tiny flowers. |
| Fruit | Fruit is berry-like and ripens to black colour. |
| Habitat | It is found in forests, in valleys near riverbanks. |
| Cultivation | Once established, it can grow well in full sun condition. |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Full Sun |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water |
| Plant Growth Rate | Moderate |
Non - Foliar and Storage
| Trunk Type (Palm) | Clustering Habit |
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Others
| Master ID | 34305 |
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| Species ID | 8718 |
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