Calamus acanthospathus

Synonymy: Unknown Distribution: Northeastern India
Common names: Gouri Bet palm Conservation status: Unknown

An immensely pretty small palm from north east India, where it climbs up into the tree tops, and is a
source of rattan cane. As a house plant, it has a compact shape, and its tiny golden spines add to its
attractiveness. Rich soil, lots of water, low to medium light.

Photo courtesy and copyright © 2000, Martin Gibbons & Tobias Spanner, The Rare Palm Seeds Site.

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