Genus Calyptrogyne
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A member of the Arecaceae family, the genus Calyptrogyne is a group comprising 31 taxa. It is found natively in North America and South America. Across its taxa, it is commonly associated with wet tropical climate conditions. It is predominantly composed of shrubs.
Data Profile
- Taxonomic Scale: 31 taxa (18 base species, 13 variants).
- Centers of Diversity: South America (31), North America (3)
- Primary Climates: Wet Tropical (31)
- Dominant Forms: Shrubs (26), Trees (4), Herbaceous Perennials (1)
31 taxa found