Laccosperma opacum

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  • Herbarium No: UPH NO. V--880
  • Laccosperma opacum
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  • Botanical Name/Scientific Name: Laccosperma opacum
  • Genus: Laccosperma
  • Synonym: Calamus opacus G.Mann & H.Wendl.
  • Common/Local Name(s): cane wine" or "rattan palm.
  • Family: Palmae
  • Botanical Description: Laccosperma opacum, also known as "cane wine" or "rattan palm," is a climbing palm native to the tropical rainforests of West and Central Africa. It has long, slender, and flexible stems used to make rattan products. The plant has feather-like leaves with numerous leaflets. It produces small, unisexual flowers, and its fruits are small drupes.
  • Flowering/Fruiting: Laccosperma opacum may flower at various times throughout the year.
  • Plant Uses: Rattan Production and Traditional Uses.
  • Origin: Introduced
  • Locality: University of Port Harcourt Botanical Gardens Abuja.
  • Habit: Climber
  • Mode: Wild

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