Arecaceae · Thrinax

Jamaican Thatch Palm

Thrinax parviflora

Also known as Mountain Thatch Palm

Palmoutdoor
Habit
Palm
Found in India
Gujarat

Plant Details

Scientific name
Thrinax parviflora
Genus
Thrinax
Family
Arecaceae
Habit
Palm
Native to
Caribbean Islands
Found in India
Gujarat
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 Jamaican Thatch Palm

Jamaican Thatch Palm (Thrinax parviflora) is a palm 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 usually grown in outdoor settings. It is native to Caribbean Islands.

Illustration representing the Arecaceae family
Botanical family

Arecaceae

Palm family

Jamaican Thatch Palm belongs to the Arecaceae family.

The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.

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