Calyptrocalyx spicatus

[RainForestt Robert]

I recently started to collect plants/seeds of Calyptrocalyx.  The first that I acquired is C. spicatus.  The juvenile leaves are now starting to go pinnate.

I love the look of the infructescence on this palm.  Does anyone have a photo?

Robert

[Utopia Palms]

Hi robert, Is this what you were after,all of the Calyptrocalyx sp are very showy C.Albertsiana is almost the same as C.Spicatus, but has a bright red new leaf.

[RainForestt Robert]

Yes, that's it.  Thanks a lot!

[Neofolis]

I assume that is one of the larger Calytrocalyx.  I have been considering many of them as most have colourful emergent leaves and are quite small, hence suitable for my lack of space and easy to protect.

[bgl]

Corey,

Yes, I believe spicatus is the largest in the genus. If you're looking for something small, this is NOT it! And the infructescence of the spicatus is quite different from the photo in post #2 (which I assume is albertisianus?). I don't have any good photos on file but I'll see what I can get later today.

Bo-Göran

[bgl]

My Calyptrocalyx spicatus are all planted in a group setting, surrounded by a number of other palms, so it's next to impossible to get a good shot of any one of them. Here are two, dead center, a smaller (about 16 ft tall) on the left, and a taller (20-21 ft tall) on the right.

[bgl]

And looking up into the canopy of a few C. spicatus with the infructescence of one partly visible. This is a typical C. spicatus infructescence: just one very long strand (typically 6-7 ft long) with red fruit

[bgl]

And Corey,

as you know, there are many small Calyptrocalyx with red new emergent fronds. This is one of them: C. pachystachys. These are all about 4-5 ft tall and some of them are fruiting.

Bo-Göran

[Utopia Palms]

(Utopia Palms @ Dec. 22 2006,21:46)

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Hi robert, Is this what you were after,all of the Calyptrocalyx sp are very showy C.Albertsiana is almost the same as C.Spicatus, but has a bright red new leaf.

Sorry all I should have put a name with the photo this is a habitat photo of calyptrocalyx spicatus! this sp and C.Albertsiana are the largest in this genus

If you would like to see more of these sp just ask I have photos of most of them.

[Utopia Palms]

Here is a rare form of the one above Calyptrocalyx pachystachys var sp Padang dawn noda noda.There are only 2 sp that have mottled forms the other one is C.caudatus. Clayton.

[Neofolis]

According to the PACSOA website Calyptrocalyx micholitzii also has mottled leaves on occasions.

[Utopia Palms]

Hi Corey, Calyptrocalyx micholitzii has more of a marbling texture to the leaf much like some of the Gronophyllums and Siphokentia it’s not really mottled. There are also 2 Calyptrocalyx with this same marbling the other one is Calyptrocalyx doxanthus.

Sorry about that photo it looks a lot better than that.

Clayton.

[Neofolis]

I'd be quite happy to settle for marbling.  I'm actually starting to think that my lack of space is a blessing, because there seems to be much more interest and diversity in the very small species.  I would probably have ignored Calyptrocalyx and many of the dwarf species of other genera if I had more space.

[Jeff Searle]

Clayton,

  Do you have any pics. of C. sp. kainlas?? Is this another rare mottled one?/

Jeff

[Utopia Palms]

Hi Jeff, happy christmas, There is only the 2 mottled sp of calyptrocalyx check above, Calyptrocalyx sp kainlas is very simular to C.Flabellatus and there are a few diffrent leaf forms of this sp, the best form has dark maroon entire leaves not just the new leaf but all of them!! much like that black sp of genoma I will put some photos up soon for you. All the best. Clayton.ps this sp only grows to about 1m tall.

[Utopia Palms]

Hi Jeff, Here are those photos of Calyptrocalyx sp kainlas

Clayton.

[Utopia Palms]

And one more with a different leaf form.

[Jeff Searle]

Hi Clayton,

Thanks for the pic. Picture #16 that you just put up, looks alot like C. micholitzii to me. Or, reminds me of it.

Jeff

[Al in Kona]

I really like the Calyptrocalyx sp. kainlas but I've never seen it available around here.  The one species that I do have growing well in the garden is C. polyphyllus.  It sends out a very colorful new reddish/pink leaf.

[SubTropicRay]

This is an under-discussed genus.  I love the info and photos.  Keep it coming.

[rthink]

Dear all,

This is one of my most favorite genus as well. Wanna share some pics with you guys.

Let's start with C. elegans

[rthink]

C. polyphyllus

[rthink]

Another C. polyphyllus

[rthink]

C. micholitzii

[Utopia Palms]

Here are a few more photos of some Calyptrocalyx this is another photo of Calyptrocalyx micholitzii about 12 years old.at this stage its lost the marbling in the leaf.

[Utopia Palms]

This one is Calyptrocalyx sp "yamu tumune",this sp has thick leaves and takes the cold quite well, this sp does not make a new red leaf but makes up for it with these entire leaves and is very easy to grow. growing to around 2.5m.

[Utopia Palms]

This one is Calyptrocalyx hollrungii this is another one of the species that can have entire leaves through to regular pinnate leaves, new leaves are red this plant is about 16 years old and around 3m tall,this sp also takes the cold quite well min temp 3C

[Utopia Palms]

This one is Calyptrocalyx elegans,there are many different forms in this group and i think these will need to be looked at as some of the forms do not seem to belong to this group. Most forms have bright red new leaves from entire to regular pinnate,these also seem quite happy with temps down to 3C These can also take the full sun in frost free areas. this one is C.Elegans var "bolak"

For those looking for these palms Jeff.marcus should have at least 12 different species also jeff searle should have a few as well.

[bgl]

Here's the new frond of a Calyptrocalyx albertisianus

[Central Floridave]

Pretty palms.  thanks for the photos.  

Another type of palm to collect!

[Don Little]

Thanks for the great photos, this is one genus that I've havent checked into but will have to now.  Especialy since I'm now looking for some smaller palms to fill in spaces.  I'll have to check how these do in my climate.  Thanks all

[Utopia Palms]

Hi all, here is a little better photo of Calyptrocalyx sp timenum, I will try to list some more photos soon.

ps Mike it's good to see you in the forum could you list some more photos of some of the other Calyptrocalyx, as I do not have a scanner to copy some of my  photos.

Clayton.

This sp along with Calyptrocalyx Micholitzii and C.doxanthus should have the most cold tolerance of all the calyptrocalyx sp. But they are all worth giving a go, also they should grow very well as an indoor potted palm.

[aussiearoids]

Here is a Calyptrocalyx polyphyllus growing in full sun at Mikes place in Cairns . Welcome mate !

He can fill in details of how long it took to grow to its current height of a bit over my 2m high head .

[ariscott]

(Utopia Palms @ Dec. 27 2006,20:12)

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Hi Jeff, Here are those photos of Calyptrocalyx sp kainlas

Clayton.

Clayton,

How old is your palm there? I have a tiny seedlings here... just wondering how long I have to wait for it to get to your size... Gee, it is a nice palm!!

Regards, Ari

p.s. my calyptrocalix elegans is coming back. The new spear is coming up nice and red, not crispy... Phew!!

[Utopia Palms]

Hi Ari, your seedling should grow quite fast in your climate, it will take about 4 to 5 years to have leaves of the same size,this one likes a little shade. My plant is about (the dark one) 12 years old. good to hear that your calyptrocalyx elegans is coming back,this one should grow very fast for you, there are many diffrent forms in this group, your long dry season might make it a little hard, have a look in your botanical garden(darwin) i sent up many diffrent sp  over 12 years ago for them to try, they should be quite large now, they should be flowering also now.  

Here are a few photos of Calyptrocalyx Doxanthus

[Utopia Palms]

Here is a photo showing the marbling in the leaf of C.Doxanthus

[Utopia Palms]

And one more.

[ariscott]

(Utopia Palms @ Jan. 04 2007,17:54)

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Hi Ari, your seedling should grow quite fast in your climate, it will take about 4 to 5 years to have leaves of the same size,this one likes a little shade. My plant is about (the dark one) 12 years old. good to hear that your calyptrocalyx elegans is coming back,this one should grow very fast for you, there are many diffrent forms in this group, your long dry season might make it a little hard, have a look in your botanical garden(darwin) i sent up many diffrent sp  over 12 years ago for them to try, they should be quite large now, they should be flowering also now.  

Here are a few photos of Calyptrocalyx Doxanthus

Clayton,

I must've missed the calyptrocalix at the botanical garden. Certainly did not see them the last time we were there. Do you have any idea where they planted them? I guess the last time, we were checking the trees, not so much the palms... and most of the understorey palms are not labeled. Besides, screaming kids aren't easy to deal with   .

Regards, Ari

[calyptrocalyx&licuala freck]

Hello Clayton  once I  find my usb cables ???  I'll post Calyptrocalyx pictures that U and I know should put a smile on a few faces............And I better take some of the Licuala's Maybe get a couple of others smiling what u think dude .       Hello Michael .How,s the weather in Tully wet as normal, I'll give u a call Tomorrow.

[Walter John]

Any aussies watch "Gardening Australia" tonight ? Featured Whyanbeel Arboretum a collection of tropical plants north of Cairns. Peter Sargent was the gardener. Had two huge Marojejya darianii in his garden, absloutely marvellous.