Clinostigma samoense

Clinostigma samoense is a species of flowering plant in the Arecaceae family. It is found only in Samoa. It is threatened by habitat loss. References - * Whistler, A. & Johnson, D. 1998. Clinostigma samoense. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 20 July 2007. Stub icon This palm-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

Clinostigma samoense is very tropical. I have seen specimens receive cold damage at mid-40 degrees F. A sustained freeze would be fatal. The good side to this palm is its rapid growth rate. Any damage taken could be easily overcome the following spring and summer. More