Veitchia arecina
Montgomery Palm
Also known as: Veitchia hookeriana Becc. +2 more
- Veitchia hookeriana Becc.
- Veitchia macdanielsii H.E.Moore
- Veitchia montgomeryana H.E.Moore
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Veitchia arecina (commonly known as Montgomery palm) is a palm tree belonging to the Arecaceae family. Originating in the Pacific, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
PACIFIC
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southwestern Pacific
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Vanuatu
Introduced Range
An “Introduced” distribution indicates that the plant is recorded outside its native range in that region as a result of deliberate or accidental human introduction. Introduced records may include casual, naturalized or invasive populations, but do not include plants that are only cultivated or planted without self-sustaining populations.
Botanical Countries (Non-Native)
El Salvador