Linospadix monostachya
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Linospadix monostachya known as the Walking Stick Palm is a small palm growing in rainforest
understorey in eastern Australia
. It usually grows to 2 or 3 metres tall.
Walking-stick palms in the genus Linospadix include five endemic Australian Species. Widespread in north-east Queensland, Linospadix minor is an understory palmlet with bird-dispersed, bright red or yellow fruits. The palm can grow to a height of 5m, and develops fruit between 8 and 18 mms in diameter.
Rainforest
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understorey in eastern Australia
Australia
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. It usually grows to 2 or 3 metres tall.
Walking-stick palms in the genus Linospadix include five endemic Australian Species. Widespread in north-east Queensland, Linospadix minor is an understory palmlet with bird-dispersed, bright red or yellow fruits. The palm can grow to a height of 5m, and develops fruit between 8 and 18 mms in diameter.
External links
- Linospadix monostachya Palm and Cycads Societies of Australia webpage. Accessed 27 June 2009