Loxococcus rupicola
Crook Fruit Palm
Also known as: Loxococcus rupicola (Thwaites) H.Wendl. & Drude ex Hook.f. +1 more
- Loxococcus rupicola (Thwaites) H.Wendl. & Drude ex Hook.f.
- Ptychosperma rupicola Thwaites
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Loxococcus rupicola (commonly known as Crook-Fruit Palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in Tropical Asia, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Sri Lanka