Attalea crassispatha, a rare and endemic Haitian palm

Abstract

The taxonomic history of the poorly known Haitian endemic palm Attalea crassispatha is given. Morphology and pollen morphology are described and illustrated. A discussion is given concerning its position within the Attaleinae. In particular, staminate flower morphology of the subtribe is discussed. © 1991, New York Botanical Garden. All rights reserved.