Hemithrinax
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Hemithrinax | |
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Hemithrinax ekmaniana | |
Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Clade: | Commelinids |
Order: | Arecales |
Family: | Arecaceae |
Subfamily: | Coryphoideae |
Tribe: | Cryosophileae |
Genus: | Hemithrinax Hook.f. |
Type species | |
Hemithrinax compacta |
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Hemithrinax is a genus of palms that is endemic to eastern Cuba.[1][2] It comprises three species and one variety[3] and was previously included within the genus Thrinax.[4]
- Hemithrinax compacta (Griseb. & H.Wendl.) M.Gómez - Sierra de Nipe in Holguin Province
- Hemithrinax ekmaniana Burret - Las Villas in Granma Province
- Hemithrinax rivularis León - Sierra de Moa in Holguin Province
- Hemithrinax rivularis var. savannarum (León) O.Muñiz - Oriente and Sierra de Moa in Holguin Province.