Calyptronoma plumeriana
Calyptronoma plumeriana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
(unranked): | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Genus: | Calyptronoma |
Species: | C. plumeriana |
Binomial name | |
Calyptronoma plumeriana (Mart.) Lourteig | |
Synonyms | |
Geonoma plumeriana Mart.[1] |
Calyptronoma plumeriana is a pinnately compound leaved palm species which is found in Cuba, Haiti and the Dominican Republic.[2] C. plumeriana stems grow singly and reach heights of 4–10 m, with stems 10–20 cm in diameter.[2] It grows in wet areas near the banks of streams at elevations above 450 m above sea level.[2]
The petals of the staminate flowers are sometimes collected and eaten.[2]
References
- ↑ "Calyptronoma plumeriana". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved 2007-09-24.
- 1 2 3 4 Henderson, Andrew; Gloria Galeano; Rodrigo Bernal (1995). Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas. Princeton, New Jersey: Princeton University Press. ISBN 0-691-08537-4.