Noblick, L.R.

Sabal lougheediana (Arecaceae), a critically endangered, endemic palm species from Bonaire

A new palm species, Sabal lougheediana , is described and illustrated. This critically endangered island endemic, native solely to Bonaire, is characterized by a compact crown of leaves, erect leaf segments, distinctive leaf scars, and frequently vascularized fiber bundles in leaflet transection. Detail on history, morphology, range, habitat, and conservation status is presented, along with a diagnostic key.

Key words:  anatomy, Coryphoideae, critically endangered, single-island endemic, Palmae, palms, Southern Caribbean

Date
2019
Data type
Scientific article
Theme
Research and monitoring
Journal
Geographic location
Bonaire

Sabal antillensis (Arecaceae): a new palmetto species from the Leeward Antilles

 A new species of palmetto, Sabal antillensis , native to Curaçao and Bonaire, is described and illustrated. The new species is

characterized by a pachycaulous habit, a compact crown of leaves, large seeds, and frequent fiber bundles in leaflet transection.

Details on history, morphology, distribution, habitat, and conservation status are provided.

Date
2017
Data type
Other resources
Theme
Research and monitoring
Geographic location
Saba