This small solitary palm has a smooth green ringed trunk up to 75mm (3in) wide with a green crown shaft up to 450mm (18in) long. It has large divided dark green, arching fronds and the small brownish flowers are followed by orange-red fruit.

Hardiness zones 11 to 12 

Ptychosperma salomonense is naturally found in the Solomon Islands and Bougainville growing in tropical forests from sea level to an altitude of 1,100m (3500ft). 

It prefers well drained organic rich moist soils in a humid position with wind, frost and drought protection. 

This elegant palm is grown for its foliage and is planted in tropical gardens, parks and botanical collections as a specimen or in group plantings. It is suitable coastal or mountainous regions and is planted in creek embankments and shady borders establishing in 2 to 3 years. ID 2315

Note:
This plant is not commonly cultivated and may be difficult to obtain requiring a specialist nursery.

Ptychosperma (ty-ko-SPERM-a) salomonense (sa-lo-MON-en-see)

Arecaceae (ar-ek-AY-see-ee)	
(Palmae)
Palm Family