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Puerto Rico manac

Scientific Name: Calyptronoma rivalis

Family: Arecaceae

Category: Monocot

Growth: Tree

Duration: Perennial

Other Names:

       

Puerto Rican Manac Palm

The Puerto Rican manac palm, a striking tree native to the Caribbean, offers a glimpse into the botanical diversity of the region. Below, we'll explore its characteristics, distribution, and other interesting details.

Common and Scientific Names

  • Scientific Name: Calyptronoma rivalis
  • Common Names: Puerto Rican manac, palma de manaca, manac palm, manacla, palmilla (Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic), palm a vin (Haiti)

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Calyptronoma Griseb.
  • Species: Calyptronoma rivalis (O.F. Cook ) L.H. Bailey
  • Family: Arecaceae (Palm family)
  • Group: Monocotiledn/Monocotyledon
  • Synonyms: Calyptronoma rivalis (0. F. Cook)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Native to Hispaniola and Puerto Rico.
  • Found in northeastern Puerto Rico, specifically on forested riverbanks and quebradas (small streams).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Reaches a height of 40 feet.
  • Grayish, rough trunk up to 10 inches in diameter.
  • Perennial tree.
  • Stems grow singly and reach heights of 4-15 meters, with stems 15-30 cm in diameter.

Ecological Role

  • Classed as a rare endemic species in Puerto Rico.

Further Information

  • USDA Plants Database
  • Trees of Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, Second Volume