Gaussia maya
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Template:Short description Template:Speciesbox
Gaussia maya is a palm which is native to Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.[1] The species grows in rocky areas on limestone soils.[2] The species is classified as vulnerable, and is threatened by habitat destruction and degradation.[3]
Gaussia maya are 5 to 20 metres tall. Stems are gray, 10 to 15 (sometimes 30) centimetres in diameter. Trees have six to eight pinnately compound leaves. Fruit are red, 1 to 1.5 cm in diameter.[2] Stems are used for construction.[2]
References
<templatestyles src="Reflist/styles.css" />
Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".