Chambeyronia houailouensis

Magnificent palm endemic to a small area in New Caledonia, with a showy ringed trunk, yellow crownshaft and stiff arching leaves, with a salmon-coloured new leaf.

This palm was known from the 90's as Chambeyronia sp. Houailou and it was only grown by collectors and botanical gardens. It was described in 2021 as a new species.

It is very ornamental as a juvenile, because it bears large leaves with few wide leaflets. It is slow growing and more resistant to wind than Chambeyronia macrocarpa.