Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm. ex Mart.

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm. ex Mart.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 3516 with Jose Saki & Faustino Cucul, 11 Mar 1993

  • Location

    Belize. Toledo. E of Laguna Village. Trail to cave.

  • Habitat

    Primary forest. With many palms and ferns.

  • Description

    Palm to 4m with dbh 5cm and 35 contemp leaves; stem spined; inflorescence ripe; fruit brown.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 85335

    Occurrence ID: 7caf7f72-5d25-4e4d-8cb4-c2963ade396c

  • 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

    Toledo

  • Locality

    E of Laguna Village. Trail to cave

  • Coordinates

    16.17, -88.93

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NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN
00085335
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INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC BOTANY
Ethnobotany and FI ori sties of Belize Project
Astrocaryum mexicanum Liebm. ex Mart.
ARECACEAE
Toledo District. E of Laguna Village. Trail to cave.
16°10’N, 88°56'W. Primary Forest. With many palms and
ferns.
Palm to 4m with dbh 5cm and 35 contemp leaves; stem spined
inflorescence ripe; fruit brown.
n.v.: Ak-t£ [Maya (Kekchi)].
USE: Comestible {fruits & heart}.
Planting stick {stem}. Cut and use.
Michael J. BaTick 3516
with Jose Saki and Faustino Cum!
March 11. 1993
Fieldwork Supported by the National Cancer Institute, the U.S. AID, the
Nathan Cummings Foundation, and the Edward John Noble Foundation
00085335