Oncocalamus macrospathus
Rattan, Rattan Palm
Also known as: Oncocalamus djodu De Wild.
- Oncocalamus djodu De Wild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Oncocalamus macrospathus (commonly known as Rattan or Rattan Palm) is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in Africa, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Zaïre