Desmoncus mitis subsp. leptospadix
Also known as: Atitara leptospadix (Mart.) Kuntze +2 more
- Atitara leptospadix (Mart.) Kuntze
- Desmoncus leptospadix Mart.
- Desmoncus mitis var. leptospadix (Mart.) A.J.Hend.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climbing shrub or liana.
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Desmoncus mitis subsp. leptospadix is a climbing palm within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in South America. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Desmoncus mitis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
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)
Brazil North, Colombia, Peru
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