Brahea
| Hesper Palms | |
|---|---|
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| Brahea decumbens | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| (unranked): | Commelinids |
| Order: | Arecales |
| Family: | Arecaceae |
| Subfamily: | Coryphoideae |
| Tribe: | Trachycarpeae |
| Subtribe: | Livistoninae |
| Genus: |
Brahea Mart. ex Endl. |
| Synonyms | |
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Erythea S.Watson |
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Erythea S.Watson
Glaucothea O.F.Cook
Brahea is a genus of palms in the Arecaceae family. They are commonly referred to as Hesper Palms and are endemic to Mexico and Central America. All Hesper Palms have large, fan-shaped leaves. The generic name honours Danish astronomer Tycho Brahe (1546-1601).
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