Calyptrogyne ghiesbreghtiana

Synonymy: Unknown Distribution:  
Common names: Coligallo palm Conservation status:  

This is the most beautiful, large-leafed rainforest palm with red to purple new leaves forming a most lovely rosette. Great for the humid conservatory, and a real talking point. Moist and rich soil, low to medium light required.

Photo courtesy and copyright © 1999, Ian Edwards.

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