Aiphanes
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Aiphanes is a genus of spiny palms which is native to tropical regions of South and Central America and the Caribbean. There are about 26 species in the genus, ranging in size from understorey shrubs
Stem of Aiphanes minima showing spines and leaf scars
Details of the stem, petioles and leaf bases of Aiphanes horrida showing its spiny nature
Red, spherical fruit of Aiphanes minima
Acrocomia
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Acrocomia is a genus of palms which is native to the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico in the north, through Central America and the Caribbean, and through South America south to Argentina.
Acrocomia aculeata immature fruits.
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