Desmoncus mitis
Also known as: Atitara mitis (Mart.) Kuntze +2 more
- Atitara mitis (Mart.) Kuntze
- Desmoncus leptoclonos Drude ex Dammer
- Desmoncus mitis var. mitis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or liana.
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Desmoncus mitis is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Brazil, Western South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bolivia, Brazil North, Brazil West-Central, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms