Geonoma cuneata subsp. irena (Borchs.) A.J.Hend., Phytotaxa 17: 59 (2011)

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Distribution

From 1°03'N-0°28'S and 78°55-79°42'W in western Ecuador at 253(185-300) m elevation in lowland rainforest. (Henderson, A.J. (2011) A revision of Geonoma. Phytotaxa 17: 1-271.)A

Description

  • Leaves pinnate; petioles drying green or yellowish; veins raised and rectangular in cross-section adaxially; rachis 68.6(36.0-105.0) cm long; pinnae 6-7 per side of rachis.
    Inflorescences staminate flowers persistent after anthesis; non-fertilized pistillate flowers persistens after anthesis. (Henderson, A.J. (2011) A revision of Geonoma. Phytotaxa 17: 1-271.)A

Use Record

  • Geonoma irena Borchs.: Techado. Hoja. (Cerón, C.E., and C. Montalvo 2000: Reserva Biológica Limoncocha. Formaciones vegetales, Diversidad y Etnobotánica. (as Geonoma irena Borchs.))
    Use CategoryUse Sub CategoryPlant PartHuman GroupEthnic GroupCountry
    ConstructionThatchEntire leafIndigenousAwáEcuador

Bibliography

    A. Henderson, A.J. (2011) A revision of Geonoma. Phytotaxa 17: 1-271.