Basselinia pseudovelutina
| Basselinia pseudovelutina | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Clade: | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Genus: | Basselinia |
| Species: | B. pseudovelutina |
| Binomial name | |
| Basselinia pseudovelutina Hodel & Pierson | |
Basselinia pseudovelutina is a species of flowering plant in the family Arecaceae. It is a tree native to New Caledonia.[1]
The species was described in 2024, and named in reference to its similarity to Basselinia velutina.
Taxonomy
The species was described in 2024,[1] by Donald Robert Hodel and Gilles Pierson. The type specimen is a cultivated plant that was collected in 2024, from Mount Koghi, Dumbéa, New Caledonia.[2]
Distribution
Basselinia pseudovelutina is native to the wet tropical biome of New Caledonia.[1]
Etymology
The specific epithet is derived from the greek Pseudo-, and velutina (referring to the species Basselinia velutina). It refers to the similarity of the two species, and the fact that they were previously confused.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Basselinia pseudovelutina". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2026-06-18.
- 1 2 "Basselinia pseudovelutina Hodel & Pierson". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew; Harvard University Herbaria & Libraries; Australian National Botanic Gardens.