Depanthus glaber

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  • Photographer: Benoit Henry
  • Grown by: Growing in nature in New Caledonia

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Depanthus glaber grows into a small tree, with interesting somewhat globular flowers.  The appearance and color of the flowers suggest bat pollination, but this has not been confirmed.

Note the flowers high up in the tree, in the center of the photo above.

Additional photos of this species can be seen in a slideshow — clicking one of the links below will initiate the slideshow, with the first slide being the one clicked.

A close-up of the flowers above.

Leaf underside with flowers.

Tree base with roots.