Juania australis
Chonta Palm
Also known as: Ceroxylon australe Mart. +3 more
- Ceroxylon australe Mart.
- Morenia chonta Phil.
- Nunnezharia chonta (Phil.) Kuntze
- Nunnezharoa chonta Kuntze
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Arecaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tree.
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Juania australis (commonly known as Chonta Palm) is a palm tree within the Arecaceae family. It is found natively in South America. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. It is the only recognized species within its genus.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Tree
Plant Type
Palm
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Southern South America
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Juan Fernández Is.