- Source: Gaussia attenuata
Gaussia attenuata (palma de sierra, llume) is a palm which is native to Puerto Rico. The species grows on steep-sided limestone hills (known as mogotes) in Puerto Rico.
Description
Gaussia attenuata trees are up to 15 metres tall with grey stems which are swollen at the base and tapering above. Stems are 15 to 25 centimetres in diameter. Trees have five to seven pinnately compound leaves. Fruit are orange-red, 1.4 to 1.6 cm long and 1.2 cm in diameter, with one to three seeds.
References
Kata Kunci Pencarian:
- Gaussia attenuata
- Gaussia (plant)
- List of palms native to the Caribbean
- Flora of the Dominican Republic
- List of IUCN Red List Vulnerable plants
- Cephrenes augiades
- Cambalache Forest Reserve
- Vega State Forest
- List of endangered plants
