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Eremospatha hookeri

Rattan
Also known as: Calamus africanus Rollisson +1 more
  • Calamus africanus Rollisson
  • Calamus hookeri G.Mann & H.Wendl.
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Arecaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.

Originating in Africa, Eremospatha hookeri (commonly known as Rattan) is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Palm

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Liberia, Nigeria

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