Laccospadix australasicus
Atherton Palm, Black Palm
Other regional names: Mountain Mist Palm
- Mountain Mist Palm
Also known as: Calyptrocalyx australasicus (H.Wendl. & Drude) Hook.f. +2 more
- Calyptrocalyx australasicus (H.Wendl. & Drude) Hook.f.
- Calyptrocalyx laccospadix F.M.Bailey
- Ptychosperma laccospadix Benth.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub or tree.
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Indigenous to Australasia, Laccospadix australasicus (commonly known as Atherton palm or Black Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Queensland