Palms   Calyptrocalyx doxanthus

Distribution & Habitat: Western New Guinea rainforest, at an altitude of 1000m. Description: A small, sparsely clumping palm to about 2.5 metres. The leaves are slightly marbled and the new leaves have a pinkish colour. Culture: Warm, sheltered and moist, altho it is quite cold tolerant because of the altitude at which it is found.

Figure 1. C. doxanthus

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Dean Ouer (Figure 1)

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