Dioon tomasellii
Palmita, Peinetillo
Also known as: Dioon tomasellii var. tomasellii
- Dioon tomasellii var. tomasellii
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Zamiaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a shrub.
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Dioon tomasellii (commonly known as Palmita or Peinetillo) is a palm within the Zamiaceae family. It naturally occurs in North America. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Mexico
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southwest