Geonoma epetiolata
Geonoma epetiolata H.E.Moore
Geonoma epetiolata is a palm species in the Arecaceae family, native to Costa Rica and Panamá. It was described by H.E. Moore in 1980. The plant has stems up to 3.0 m tall, with canelike internodes and undivided leaves. The rachis is elongated, with a single pinna on each side. The inflorescences are unbranched, with tubular prophylls and peduncular bracts. The rachillae are smooth and brown or yellow-brown when dry.
Description
Geonoma epetiolata is a palm species characterized by stems that can reach up to 3.0 m in height, with a diameter of 0.7 cm. The stems are either solitary or clustered and have canelike internodes measuring up to 2.6 cm in length. Leaves are undivided, with bases of the blades recurved against the rachis. The rachis is 34.1 cm long on average and supports one pinna per side. The apical pinna is 9.0 cm long and forms an angle of 30° with the rachis. Inflorescences are unbranched, with prophylls and peduncular bracts that are tubular, narrow, and closely sheathing the peduncle. The peduncles are 10.2 cm long, and the rachillae are 20.3 cm long, smooth, and brown or yellow-brown when dry. Flower pits are typically spirally arranged.
Distribution
Costa Rica · Panamá
