Kentiopsis pyriformis
Family: Arecaceae
What it is like
A solitary palm. It grows 18 m tall. The trunk is 18-22 cm across. The crown-shaft is purple or copper coloured. The crown only has a few leaves. The leaves are 2.6 m long and arching. The leaflets are stiff and stick upwards.
There are 4 Kentiopsis species. They all occur in New Caledonia. It is an endangered species.
Where it is found
A tropical plant. It grows in rainforest in New Caledonia. It occurs from sea level to 1000 m altitude.
Countries/locations it is found in
Pacific, New Caledonia
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Palm heart, cabbage