Calyptronoma plumeriana
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| Calyptronoma plumeriana (Mart.) Lourteig |
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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]
[edit] References
- ^ Calyptronoma plumeriana. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew: World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
- ^ a b c d 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.
