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Aiphanes horrida

(Coyure Palm)

FAMILY	Arecaceae
Species	Aiphanes horrida
Common name	Coyure Palm
Fruit colour; life form	Red; palm
Campus	Townsville

Description

A solitary palm with pinnate leaves, wickedly armed with long sharp spines on nearly all parts, even the leaf surfaces. Leaflets are broad at the tips. The round fruits are bright red with an orange endocarp, 1-2.3 cm diameter.