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Asterogyne guianensis
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Scientific Classification
Genus: Asterogyne Species: guianensis
Synonyms
None set.
Native Continent
America
Morphology
Habit: Clustering Leaf type: Pinnate
Culture
Survivability index
Common names
None.

Habitat and Distribution

Description

Culture

Comments and Curiosities

Among the 80 species of palms that are in Guiana, by our current knowledge, Asterogyne guianensis is one of only endemic to this area, other species occurr in neighboring countries as well. It is also the only Guianese palm with the name Guiana in it. With entire undivided bifid leaves, this small palm of the undergrowth is of exceptional beauty.

The species Asterogyne guianensis was described by the botanist Jean-Jacques de Granville, honorary director of the herbarium of Cayenne in 1988! It is only known from 3 locations in Guiana (or in the world), one location was discovered by a Ti-Palm member'in 2007. This species is protected by law.

External Links

• Glossary of Palm Terms
• Pronunciation Key

References

All information translated from the French, edric.

Special thanks to Geoff Stein, (Palmbob) for his hundreds of photos, edric.

Many Special Thanks to Ed Vaile for his long hours of tireless editing and numerous contributions.