Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm. ex Mart.

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm. ex Mart.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 2721 with R. Arvigo, P. Cocom, R. Cocom, H. Robinson & G. Shrophsire, 25 May 1990

  • Location

    Belize. Stann Creek. Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri trail.

  • Habitat

    Primary and secondary forest. Growing on ground.

  • Description

    Palm to 3m; leaves glaucous abaxially; pinnae 13 per side; inflorescence visited by bees.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 85331

    Occurrence ID: 5f934e05-eca9-4cfa-9728-4a0cfc29cbd8

  • Related Publications

    [Book] Balick, Michael J. & Arvigo, Rosita. 2015. Messages from the gods: a guide to the useful plants of Belize. xii + 539 pp.
    Notes: p. 121

    [Book] Balick, Michael J., et al. 2022. Field Guide to the Palms of Belize. 153.
    Notes: p. 29, 142

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • State/Province

    Stann Creek

  • Locality

    Cockscomb Basin. Jaguar Preserve. 10km W of Maya Center, off Southern Highway. Warri trail

  • Elevation

    Alt. 400 m. (1312 ft.)

  • Coordinates

    16.75, -88.58

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