Laccosperma opacum
Rattan, Rattan Palm
Also known as: Ancistrophyllum opacum (Drude) Drude +2 more
- Ancistrophyllum opacum (Drude) Drude
- Neoancistrophyllum opacum (Drude) Rauschert ex J.Dransf.
- Palmijuncus opacus (Drude) Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a liana.
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Originating in Africa, Laccosperma opacum (commonly known as Rattan or Rattan Palm) is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in 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)
Benin, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Ghana, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Zaïre