Thrinax radiata Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

  • Filed As

    Arecaceae
    Thrinax radiata Lodd. ex Schult. & Schult.f.

  • Collector(s)

    M. J. Balick 1956 with R. Arvigo, J. Davis, E. Gabourel, G. Shropshire, 30 Jan 1989

  • Location

    Belize. Off coast, Caye Caulker, south side of island.

  • Habitat

    Common in sandy soil near sea.

  • Description

    Tree to 3m tall dbh 8cm; ca 25 contemporaneous leaves palmate with 41 segments; flowers white, with heavy scent.

  • Identifiers

    NY Barcode: 85653

    Occurrence ID: cc23976f-5a1d-46ea-b0a1-89cf78c18b47

  • 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. 130

    [Book] Balick, Michael J., et al. 2022. Field Guide to the Palms of Belize. 153.
    Notes: p. 141, 144

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  • Region

    Central America

  • Country

    Belize

  • Locality

    Off coast, Caye Caulker, south side of island

  • Coordinates

    17.75, -88.08

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