Calyptrocalyx spicatus

[bubba]

[bubba]

This is an old Calyptrocalyx spicatus in a local garden. It is indigenous to the Molluccas Islands and is the only Palm in this Genus that is solitary. It certainly appears old based upon its height. Please post any specimens you are growing of this variety.

[bubba]

[John hovancsek]

This is calyptrocaylx mara

[Cindy Adair]

I have never seen a palm of this genus that I did not like! Thanks for the photos, both of you.

[realarch]

Geese Bubba, that looks like it's an old specimen, like 20 years+.

I have one, at least think it"s C. spicatus, and I'll post a pic later.

Tim

[bubba]

Tim,

This is the same garden mentioned in the Hydriastele thread. It started in 1947 and I believe that the owner had connections with Fairchild and Montgomery. Flagler also had some early botanists, who were given wide birth in collecting out of the ordinary specimens. Based upon this, it could be more like 60 rather than 20. I would enjoy seeing a specimen from Hawaii or anywhere else. Appreciate your interest.

[Jeff_Cabinda]

Thanks for posting on this genius... Very Nice indeed. Browsing on the net I discovered the clustering Calyptrocalyx forbesii... i loved it!

[doranakandawatta]

In Samarakoon's garden, fruiting:

[bubba]

Thank you Philippe!

[realarch]

OK. finally a few photos. Pretty sure this is C. spicatus, looks like the C. albertisianus only doesn't throw a new red leaf. 

Holds leaf sheath fiber on the trunk for a long time and it's tough stuff. Wonder if it's used for string or twine by indigenous people. 

Tim