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Geonoma longivaginata is a species of palm in the genus Geonoma. It is native to tropical regions of Central and South America
Taxonomy
editThe full scientific name of this species is Geonoma longivaginata H.Wendl. ex Spruce
It belongs to the following taxonomic classification:
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Clade: Tracheophytes
- Clade: Angiosperms
- Clade: Monocots
- Clade: Commelinids
- Order: Arecales
- Family: Arecaceae
- Subfamily: Arecoideae
- Tribe: Geonomateae
- Genus: Geonoma
Description
editLike other members of the genus Geonoma, G. longivaginata is likely a small to medium-sized palm found in the forest understory
The specific epithet "longivaginata" suggests that this species may have notably long leaf sheaths or some other elongated structure.
Distribution
editGeonoma longivaginata is found in tropical regions of Central and South America, which is consistent with the distribution of the Geonoma genus
Ecology
editAs a member of the tribe Geonomateae, G. longivaginata is part of an important Neotropical group of understory and sub-canopy palms that populate both tropical lowland and montane forests
Uses
editWhile specific uses for G. longivaginata are not mentioned in the available sources, many species in the Geonoma genus are used by local human populations in their native ranges
Conservation
editThe conservation status of Geonoma longivaginata is not specified in the provided information. Further research would be needed to determine its current population status and any potential threats to its habitat.