Laccosperma laeve
Rattan, Rattan Palm
Also known as: Ancistrophyllum laeve (G.Mann & H.Wendl.) Drude +3 more
- Ancistrophyllum laeve (G.Mann & H.Wendl.) Drude
- Calamus laevis G.Mann & H.Wendl.
- Laccosperma laeve H.Wendl.
- Neoancistrophyllum laeve (G.Mann & H.Wendl.) Rauschert ex J.Dransf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
Find Reference Images
Google-powered external web search for Laccosperma laeve
Laccosperma laeve (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 Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cabinda, Cameroon, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Zaïre