Desmoncus horridus subsp. horridus
Also known as: Atitara major (Crueg. ex Griseb.) Kuntze +7 more
- Atitara major (Crueg. ex Griseb.) Kuntze
- Desmoncus angustisectus Burret
- Desmoncus brittonii L.H.Bailey
- Desmoncus demeraranus L.H.Bailey & H.E.Moore
- Desmoncus hartii L.H.Bailey
- Desmoncus major Crueg. ex Griseb.
- Desmoncus melanacanthos Mart. ex Drude
- Desmoncus tobagonis L.H.Bailey
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Desmoncus horridus subsp. horridus is a climbing palm within the Arecaceae family. It originates 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 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, Caribbean, Northern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, French Guiana, Guyana, Surinam, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela
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