Arecaceae · Aiphanes

Coyure Palm

Aiphanes horrida

Also known as Ruffle Palm

Palm (Columnar)outdoor
Habit
Palm (Columnar)
Native to
South America
Flowering
September-December

Plant Details

Scientific name
Aiphanes horrida
Genus
Aiphanes
Family
Arecaceae
Habitat
Planted
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
South America
Flowering & fruiting
September-December
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Arecaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Radial
Inflorescence
Panicle
Fruit
Drupe

Typical of the Arecaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Coyure Palm

Coyure Palm (Aiphanes horrida) is a palm (columnar) belonging to the Arecaceae family (Palm family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate spiral pinnate/palmate compound leaves, branched spadix flower clusters, drupe/berry fruit. It is typically found in planted. It is native to South America. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-December.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Coyure Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.

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