Brassiophoenix

Brassiophoenix is a genus of monoecious flowering plants in the palm family found in Papua New Guinea.

The two species are distinguished by their separated geographical locations and minor differences in fruit form.

The stiff, unarching leaves are pinnate to 2 m (6.6 ft) in length, petioles short or absent, the pinnae being regularly spaced and diamond-shaped, 30 cm (12 in) long and dark green in color.

The inflorescences emerge from beneath the crownshaft, twice branched, with furry ropes of male and female flowers.

As with many rain forest palms, they are not tolerant of full sun in youth but will withstand it in maturity.