Arecaceae · Actinorhytis

Calappa Palm

Actinorhytis calapparia

Palm (Columnar)outdoor
Habit
Palm (Columnar)
Native to
New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Flowering
November-January

Plant Details

Scientific name
Actinorhytis calapparia
Genus
Actinorhytis
Family
Arecaceae
Habitat
Planted
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
New Guinea and Solomon Islands
Flowering & fruiting
November-January
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Calappa Palm

Calappa Palm (Actinorhytis calapparia) is a palm (columnar) belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is typically found in planted. It is native to New Guinea and Solomon Islands. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Calappa Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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