Sunset palm
Calyptrocalyx albertisianus

Family: Arecaceae

What it is like

A small palm. It has a single trunk. It grows 8 m tall. The trunk is 3 cm across. The leaves are long and drooping. The young leaves are bright red.

There are 26 Calyptrocalyx species with about 25 in New Guinea.

Where it is found

A tropical plant. It suits a warm humid location. It grows in the rainforest. It needs a hardiness zone of 11-12. Cairns Botanical Gardens.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia, Indonesia (country/location of origin), Pacific, Papua New Guinea (country/location of origin), SE Asia

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Shoots, cabbage, seeds, seeds - masticatory, palm heart

How it is grown

Plants can be grown from seeds.

Its other names

Local names

Palem matahari tenggelam

Synonyms

Calyptrocalyx albertisianus var. minor Burret; Calyptrocalyx clemensiae Burret; Calyptrocalyx minor Burret [Invalid]; Ptychosperma normanbyi Becc.;