Voanioala gerardii J.Dransf.

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Voanioala gerardii J.Dransf. ( isotype )

  • Collector(s)

    J. Dransfield JD6389 with D. N. Cooke & G. Jean, 17 Oct 1986

  • Location

    Madagascar. Maroanstetra. Masoala Peninsula, west coast, Antalavia, valley northeast of settlement.

  • Habitat

    Hillslope, gentle undulating topography. Primary forest rich in palms.

  • Description

    Massive solitary monoecious palm, 15-20 m tall. Stem at base ca. 1 m diam. with a large root boss, d.b.h. 35 cm.Inflorescence interfoliar. Young fruit covered in purplish-brown scales. Mature fruit found under the parent tree with massively thickened endocarp. Phenology of specimen: Flower, Fruit.

  • Notes (shown on label)

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  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 67642

    Occurrence ID: 3124e514-d65c-4e93-b4a3-175c012e7207

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  • Region

    Africa

  • Country

    Madagascar

  • Locality

    Maroanstetra. Masoala Peninsula, west coast, Antalavia, valley northeast of settlement.

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

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