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−		+	Calamus gibbsianus is found only in montane forest on kinabalu from 1400 – 3000 m altitude. It is also the palms which reach the highest elevation in Kinabalu (and indeed in Southeast Asia). It is a very polymorphic species, with some of the forms from lower altitudes being very delicate, while forms from exposed ultrabasic rock.
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		+	File:Calamus_gibbsianus98.jpg|Mount Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia, Borneo. Photo by Kwan.
		+	File:Calamus_gibbsianus98.jpg|Mount Kinabalu National Park, Kota Belud, Malaysia. Photo by Kwan.
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		+	File:142837171.plR85OVT.Calamusgibbsianus.Fruits.jpg|Mount Kinabalu National Park, Kota Belud, Malaysia. Photo by Kwan.
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Calamus (KAL-ah-muhs) gibbsianus (gibbs'-ee-AHN-uhs)
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Calamus (KAL-ah-muhs) Species: gibbsianus (gibbs'-ee-AHN-uhs)
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
Asia
Morphology
Habit: Clustering Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Contents

• 1 Habitat and Distribution
• 2 Description
• 3 Culture
• 4 Comments and Curiosities
• 5 External Links
• 6 References

Habitat and Distribution

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Description

Culture

Comments and Curiosities

Calamus gibbsianus is found only in montane forest on kinabalu from 1400 – 3000 m altitude. It is also the palms which reach the highest elevation in Kinabalu (and indeed in Southeast Asia). It is a very polymorphic species, with some of the forms from lower altitudes being very delicate, while forms from exposed ultrabasic rock.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• MODERN BOTANICAL LATIN
• "Just To Be Clear"

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.