Hedyscepe Canterburyana
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| Scientific name | Hedyscepe canterburyana |
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| Order | Arecales |
| Rank | Species |
| Higher classification | Hedyscepe |
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| ID | 3144019 |
About Hedyscepe Canterburyana
Hedyscepe canterburyana, the big mountain palm or umbrella palm, is the sole species in the genus Hedyscepe of the family Arecaceae. It is endemic to Lord Howe Island, Australia and is threatened by habitat loss. It is a solitary palm with a distinct crownshaft, and bears unisexual flowers of both sexes.