Desmoncus horridus subsp. occidentalis
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Desmoncus horridus subsp. occidentalis is a climbing palm belonging to the Arecaceae family. Indigenous to South America, this subspecies is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Desmoncus horridus, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.
Macro Climate
Tropical
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, Ecuador
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