Articles
DIVERSITY AND ECOLOGY OF MEXICAN PALMS AND THEIR EXPLOITATION
Article number
486_6
Pages
59 – 64
Language
Abstract
Mexico’s peculiar geography allows for a great diversity of habitats where palms can grow, sometimes constituing a type of vegetation called "Palmar", or as important elements of other types of vegetation.
Ecological conditions such as climate, soil, elevation, temperature, are discussed.
Various habits of palms are mentioned.
The uses of palms are reviewed giving examples of their local, industrial and ornamental utilization.
The problem of overexploitation is also considered and emphasized.
Ecological conditions such as climate, soil, elevation, temperature, are discussed.
Various habits of palms are mentioned.
The uses of palms are reviewed giving examples of their local, industrial and ornamental utilization.
The problem of overexploitation is also considered and emphasized.
Authors
S. Fonseca
Keywords
Arecaceae, habitats, growth habits, uses
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