Calyptronoma occidentalis
Jamaica Manac Palm, Long Thatch Palm
Also known as: Calyptrogyne occidentalis (Sw.) M.Gómez +6 more
- Calyptrogyne occidentalis (Sw.) M.Gómez
- Calyptrogyne swartzii (Griseb.) Becc.
- Calyptrogyne swartzii Hook.f.
- Calyptrogyne victorinii León
- Calyptronoma swartzii Griseb.
- Elaeis occidentalis Sw.
- Geonoma swartzii Griseb.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Found natively in South America, Calyptronoma occidentalis (commonly known as Jamaica manac palm or Long-Thatch Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Within its native range, this species is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Cuba, Jamaica