Basselinia favieri

Basselinia favieri is an accepted palm species native to northeastern New Caledonia, where Kew records it from the eastern Mount Panié area and characterizes it as a tree of the wet tropical biome. [Kew Plants of the World Online](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:903677-1) supports the species identity, family Arecaceae, and broad habitat context; [Kew’s Basselinia genus account](https://powo.science.kew.org/taxon/urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:31114-1) places it among the accepted species of the New Caledonian genus. ## Landscape use This is a specialist tropical palm for a warm, humid collection, conservatory, or carefully sheltered landscape. Its restricted native range and wet-forest association make broad outdoor-hardiness claims inappropriate. Kew’s tree designation describes its growth form at a high level; it does not establish a fixed ornamental size for cultivated plants. ## Form and habitat Kew records this species from northeastern New Caledonia around eastern Mount Panié and describes it as a tree of the wet tropical biome. A warm, humid conservatory or sheltered tropical garden best reflects that habitat. ## Siting and water The wet tropical biome association supports a humid, sheltered setting as an ecological match. That is a habitat-based inference, not a verified irrigation schedule or soil formula. Avoid prolonged drying and protect from cold exposure, while recognizing that precise light, drainage, and temperature thresholds require horticultural evidence for this species. ## Maintenance Observe the palm’s response to local light and moisture and adjust gradually. Remove only dead or damaged leaves with clean tools. The sources do not establish a recurring pruning program, drought tolerance, or a numeric USDA hardiness range.