Calyptrocalyx flabellatus
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Habitat and Distribution
New Guinea.
Description
Another rare calyptrocalyx with simple entire leaves that mimic sommeria leaves. New leaf can be red and grows to about 2.5 metres tall.
Culture
Best suited to the tropics but will grow in protected are in subtropics or as a potted plant for inside use in colder climates.
Comments and Curiosities
- IMAGE GALLERY
New Guinea. Photo by Clayton York, Utopia Palms & Cycads.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft.
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand. Photo by Paul Craft.
Searle Brothers Nursery, Florida. Photo by Ryan P. Gallivan.
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External Links
References
Phonetic spelling of Latin names by edric.
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos.
Special thanks to Palmweb.org, Dr. John Dransfield, Dr. Bill Baker & team, for their volumes of information and photos.
Glossary of Palm Terms; Based on the glossary in Dransfield, J., N.W. Uhl, C.B. Asmussen-Lange, W.J. Baker, M.M. Harley & C.E. Lewis. 2008. Genera Palmarum - Evolution and Classification of the Palms. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. All images copyright of the artists and photographers (see images for credits).
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.
