Bactris mexicana var. mexicana

  • Authority

    Henderson, A. 2000. (Palmae). Fl. Neotrop. Monogr. 79: 1-181. (Published by NYBG Press)

  • Family

    Arecaceae

  • Scientific Name

    Bactris mexicana var. mexicana

  • Type

    Type. Mexico. Oaxaca: Chinantla, Oct 1842, F. Liebmann 10797 (holotype, C; isotypes, MO, P, US).

  • Synonyms

    Bactris acuminata Liebm. ex Mart.

  • Description

    Variety Description - Leaf spines few on lateral surfaces of petiole and abaxial surface of rachis; pinnae sigmoid, irregularly arranged in clusters, spreading in different planes, glabrous abaxially.

  • Common Names

    chischi, jahuate, junco

  • Distribution

    Mexico (Chiapas, Oaxaca, Tabasco, Veracruz) (Fig. 49A); lowland rain forest, at 100-700 m elevation.

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