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Leucothrinax morrisii

(H.Wendl.) C.Lewis & Zona (2008)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Arecales Family: Arecaceae Genus: Leucothrinax

Description

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Historical Distribution

Uses and Culture

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Natural History

Statewide Status

Only found in cultivation

Island Status

O'ahu Only found in cultivation

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Palms (1999+) 52: 87 (2008)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Leucothrinax morrisii Foster Gardens Preserved_Specimen Leaf: petiole nearly 4' long; blade 2.5' base to tip, 3.33' horiz. across, divided ½ way down in middle, graduating to all but 2 down at side bases, bright green, shiny above, dull pale silvery, smooth beneath, 40+ divisions, bifid near tip, blade not flat but undulating. Fruit: spray 6+'long (incl. peduncle 2.5'), 16 brs (bent downwards), ripe frt white, globose, nearly 0.25 diam. Potter, C. Oahu BISH 1961-10-20
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