Kentiopsis pyriformis (Chambeyronia pyriformis) - 100 Seeds - Bulk

Chambeyronia pyriformis, formerly and still widely known in cultivation as Kentiopsis pyriformis, is a distinctive and uncommon palm endemic to southeastern New Caledonia.

This elegant species develops a solitary, slender trunk and a crown of large pinnate leaves. One of its most striking features is the prominent crownshaft, which can display copper, reddish, or purplish tones with a light waxy coating, giving mature specimens a particularly ornamental appearance.

In its native habitat, Chambeyronia pyriformis occurs in lowland wet forest in a restricted area of southern Grande Terre, New Caledonia. Its naturally limited distribution and distinctive appearance make it particularly interesting to palm collectors, specialty growers, and botanical collections.

The species name pyriformis refers to the characteristic pear-shaped form of the seed.

Key Specifications

• Accepted Botanical Name: Chambeyronia pyriformis
• Synonym / Former Name: Kentiopsis pyriformis
• Family: Arecaceae
• Native Range: Southeastern New Caledonia
• Plant Type: Evergreen pinnate palm
• Growth Habit: Solitary, upright, trunk-forming palm
• Foliage: Large, pinnate leaves with regularly arranged leaflets
• Crownshaft: Prominent, typically copper to reddish or purplish with a light waxy coating
• Habitat: Lowland wet forest
• Natural Distribution: Restricted to southern Grande Terre, New Caledonia
• Landscape & Collection Use: Tropical and subtropical specimen plantings, specialty palm collections, and botanical collections