Catalog Id S00386
Family Arecaceae
Species Calamus sparsiflorus
Local Name
Collector Baker, W.J.
Collector Number WJB-543
Colection Date 17-Feb-1995
Country Brunei
District Temburong
Location KBFSC, Ashton trail
Latitude 4.54652
Longitude 115.157
Altitude 100
Vegetation Type Mixed Dipterocarp Forest
Habitat Moist. An abundant palm, possibly a juvenile of a common rattan
Plant Information Short, clustering, undergrowth palm to no more than 50cm. Stem without sheaths 1cm dia. With sheaths 2cm. Sheaths pale green with ample brown indumentum, armed with partial collars of stout green spines which leave conspicuous spine shadows. Largest leaf 60 cm, including petiole to 30 cm, ecirrate. Leaflets c. 52 each side, narrow, linear, close regular. Petiole erect, whereas leafleted portion is horizontal. Gelatinous exudate surrounding emerging, unexpanded leaf.

Location of Calamus sparsiflorus