Chambeyronia macrocarpa is a species of palm tree commonly known as the red leaf palm. It is sometimes called the flamethrower palm. The species is endemic to New Caledonia.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Flamethrower Palm being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Veitchia arecina
- Archontophoenix alexandrae
- Areca triandra
- Pinanga tashiroi
- Dictyosperma album
- Areca catechu — considered toxic
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Arecales
- Family
- Arecaceae
- Genus
- Chambeyronia
- Species
- Chambeyronia macrocarpa
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