Actinorhytis calapparia
Calappa Palm
Also known as: Actinorhytis poamau Becc. +5 more
- Actinorhytis poamau Becc.
- Areca calapparia Blume
- Areca cocoides Griff.
- Pinanga calapparia (Blume) H.Wendl.
- Ptychosperma calapparia (Blume) Miq.
- Seaforthia calapparia (Blume) Mart.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Actinorhytis calapparia (commonly known as Calappa Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, New Guinea, Solomon Is.
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
Malaya, Sumatera, Thailand