PTYCHOSPERMA MACARTHURI 
PTYCHOSPERMA — folded seed; MACARTHURI after Sir William 
Mac Arthur (1800- -1882) . 
Country of origin: Australia 
A rather small, tufted palm, reaching a height 
of above 20 ft., with slender, ringed stems. The 
leaves are pinnate, with rather broad, drooping 
segments, and the inflorescence produces hanging 
branches of bright red berries which birds find 
attractive. This is a useful palm for the small 
garden, either in the open or in large pots or tubs. 
Propagation: by seed or suckers 
A, part of an inflorescence showing the flowers 
B, fruits. 
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