Aiphanes horrida (Devil Palm) - Image 9

Botanical names: Aiphanes horrida, Aiphanes aculeata, Aiphanes caryotifolia, Martinezia truncata

Common names: Devil Palm, Ruffle Palm, Spine Palm

Family: Arecaceae / Palmae

Origin: Trinidad and Tobago

Small tree 10-20 ftSemi-shadeFull sunRegular waterThorny or spinyEdible plantPalm or palm-like plant
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