Scientific Name: Linospadix monostachyus

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  • Pronunciation:
    ly−no−SPAY−dix mon-uh-STACK-ee-ose
  • Common Name:
    Walking Stick Palm
  • Derivation:
    was Linospadix monostachya
  • Type:
    Palm
  • Family:
    ARECACEAE
  • Flowers:
    Greenish-white flowers on long spike, August to October
  • Fruit:
    Red fruit to 10mm on long spikes
  • Vegetation Type:
    Moist sub-tropical rainforest
  • Species List:
    Kennilworth Fig Tree Walk, Bush food, Upper Yandina Creek, Dandaloo
Cultural Notes

TAKE CARE! Some information about bush foods and medicines may be anecdotal. Correct identification and preparation is essential:

Bush food: Berries eaten when clearly red, new shoots eaten raw or cooked. Cutting growing bud kills tree.

Identification Notes

Trunk slender with prominent leaf scars at short intervals.

Associated Fauna

Butterflies: Orange Palm Dart

Landscaping Notes

Shade-loving and ideal for small gardens or pots. Very slow growing.