Acrocomia (Noun)
Meaning
Central and South American feather palms.
Classification
Nouns denoting plants.
Examples
- The Acrocomia is a type of palm tree found throughout Central and South America, often referred to as the gumball palm due to its colorful seeds.
- Acrocomia trees have distinctive trunks covered in spiky, woody shields, providing a unique appearance among feather palms.
- The Acrocomia aculeata, or grugru palm, is one of the more common species found in Central American rainforests.
- Acrocomia geroensis is often confused with Acrocomia totai, but they are distinct species of feather palms with different seed structures.
- Acrocomia martinicensis seedlings are highly sought after by palm enthusiasts due to their striking beauty and ability to grow into stunning trees.