Arecaceae FAMILY

Cryosophila williamsii

Edibility

0/5

Medicinal

1/5

Safety & Hazards

None known

Botanical Description

Cryosophila williamsii is a solitary-stemmed, evergreen palm growing 3 - 7 metres tall. The erect or arched, unbranched stem can be 7 - 10cm in diameter, it can be covered with root spines; and is topped by a crown of 17 - 25 fan-shaped leaves[ 768 Title Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Publication Author Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R. Publisher Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey. Year 1995 ISBN 0-691-08537-4 Description An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos. ]. The plant is harvested from the wild for local use as a medicine and source of thatch material.

Habitat & Origin

Origintropical

Native RangeC. America - Honduras.

HabitatLowland rain forest, usually on steep slopes with limestone soils, at elevations from 600 - 700 metres[ 768 Title Field Guide to the Palms of the Americas Publication Author Henderson A.; Galeano G.; Bernal R. Publisher Princeton University Press; Princeton, New Jersey. Year 1995 ISBN 0-691-08537-4 Description An excellent book, giving basic information on all the 550 species of palms native to the Americas that were known in 1995. Comprehensive information on the plants range and habitat, brief description, some uses and almost 250 photos. ].