Sabal antillensis (Arecaceae): a new palmetto species from the Leeward Antilles
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.303.1.4Keywords:
anatomy, Coryphoideae, Christoffelpark, Palmae, palms, Southern Caribbean, MonocotsAbstract
A new species of palmetto, Sabal antillensis, native to Curaçao and Bonaire, is described and illustrated. The new species is characterized by a pachycaulous habit, a compact crown of leaves, large seeds, and frequent fiber bundles in leaflet transection. Details on history, morphology, distribution, habitat, and conservation status are provided.
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