Gastrococos
Gastrococos
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species Arecaceae
Morphological Summary
Monotypic genus of palms endemic to Cuba. Distinguished by its swollen trunk base covered with long, sharp spines. Adapted to Cuban tropical dry forest.
Distribution Cuba (endemic)
Conservation Vulnerable due to deforestation and agricultural expansion in Cuba
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Gastrococos crispa (Kunth) H.E.Moore
Cuban Belly Palm
Specimen ID RN-GSTRC-00001
Origin Cuba (endémica)
Type Palm