Calyptrocalyx elegans
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Habitat and Distribution
New Guinea Rainforest, most of the 26 species of the genus Calyptrocalyx are native to New Guinea, except one which comes from the Moluccas.
Description
Trunk type: Clustering. A very small tropical palm. Leaf detail: Bifid split v-shaped leaf, with few other divisions in the leaf, emergent new leaf, is bright red-orange, to maroon, other fine leaf forms occur, within the same species.
Culture
Comments and Curiosities
External Links
- Glossary of Palm Terms
- Pronunciation Key
- http://www.palmbeachpalmcycadsociety.com/palms/documents/Calyptrocalyx.pdf
References
Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.
Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.